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Lakeslover
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22-01-2015
05:01
Hi Naz, Things have changed a bit for me since we last spoke. I stopped work at the beginning of November to care full time for my husband. He passed away at the end of December. Very difficult of course and I'm still feeling my way through. So now I am wondering whether to return to work eventually, or whether to do something entirely different. I know you have been wondering what to do for a while. Maybe now being forced to make a decision will be a good thing. All I would say is follow your instincts and heart, and remember if it turns out not to be the right choice for you it doesn't have to be for ever, you can change your mind.
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22-01-2015
09:52
I have lymphodema in one arm and tennis elbow in the other! The pain from the lymphodema is just a heavy feeling and occasional dull ache. The pain you are describing sounds more like the tennis elbow pain. It can be causes by repetitive actions like typing. I agree, see your GP and get it checks. Either way it can be treated.
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15-01-2015
02:46
Cancer care are brilliant. I had massage and my husband had alexander technique which he found very helpful. We were treated in their centre in kendal as it is closer to us.
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29-12-2014
12:52
It will very much depend on your individual stage and treatment. If the cancer was not advanced and all treatment was completed in 2009 you should be able to get cover, but at some cost. Best thing to do is to contact a broker. Some specialise in cases like this. You can look on a website, unbiased.com which will help you find a broker, it should be possible to contact them by phone.
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12-12-2014
09:27
Just jumping in to say there is snow on the fells around Windermere this morning. Enjoy the weekend.
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08-12-2014
02:06
Yes, the element of invasive cancer means that you can make a claim. Give the company a ring and they will send you a claim form.
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07-12-2014
03:14
My oncologist encouraged it's use, said it can be more effective than the tablets. But don't take both.
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25-11-2014
09:29
Hi, pIP is paid if you need help caring for yourself ( including cooking), or with mobility. Usually you must have needed this help for three months and it must be expected to last at least 6 months. It can take a long time to be assessed. You apply for PIP under special rules if you have been diagnosed as having less than 6 months to live. In those circumstances the initial 3 month waiting period is waived, and the decision is fast tracked and should take less than 3 weeks. If your mum is just unable to work she would need to look into other benefits, for the employed that would be ssp for 6 months then esa. I'm not sure about self employed. A Macmillan benefits adviser would be able to tell her what she can claim for, and how to apply.
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23-11-2014
06:10
Yes, even a small area of invasive cancer will be enough to trigger a valid claim.
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16-11-2014
09:42
Could also be follicular is which is an opportunistic infection which takes advantage of lowered immunity. It looks a bit like acne. My husband had this, and needed antibiotics to clear it up.
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08-11-2014
09:13
Hi, I have been approved for a mortgage since my diagnosis. I wasn't asked any questions about health. I was asked about taking out life insurance to cover the mortgage, but I already had enough cover anyway so it didn't become an issue.
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05-11-2014
11:34
Thank you so much. I thought you could, but forgot to check with the doctor.
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05-11-2014
11:13
Does anyone here know if you can use both of these at the same time?
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03-11-2014
10:08
Just a comment on other peoples reactions. I also find that people, even total strangers, ask what I have done to my arm. My stock reply is that it is a side effect from an operation, and I don't mention cancer at all. As I found even the NHS sleeves are obvious I decided not to try and hide it and bought some colourful sleeves and hand pieces made by a company called lympodiva. There is a uk supplier, not sure if I can name them here though. They are not cheap, although you can claim the vat back, but they have a wide range of styles and colours.
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03-11-2014
01:50
I think having bc makes you question everything. I went back to work, but gave up full time work last July, a year after I went back, but before OH's diagnosis. I decided I wanted more quality of life, and to enjoy some time together. We also moved to the Lake District. I'm glad I did now although we won't get the life we expected here, and we know oh only has a short time left, we have made the most of the last year. I am 52, so older than you but still young enough to ponder what to do with the rest of my life. Incidentally I have been quietly following your November thread as oh started chemo at the same time as you, and you seem to have a strong group of virtual friends there. Lynda
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03-11-2014
12:09
Hi again, A sensible thing to be thinking about. I can say apart from having to wear the sleeve and hand piece it doesn't really affect me. The nurse says to avoid repetitive movements and heavy lifting with that arm. However since my diagnosis my husband has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and now has to use a wheelchair and can't drive. So I do all the driving, and lifting the wheelchair in and out of the car, plus pushing him around of course. I can say (having used a double buggy in the past) the wheelchair is far heavier. So far it hasn't had a detrimental effect on the arm, in fact I have just mean measured and my arm has gone from being 15% larger than the other one in May to only ,08% larger now. I wouldn't recommend it, but still! I also have a 15 month old grandson who is not light, and I manage to carry him around when they are here. I get seen every 6 months now. I don't think working with children would be a real issue, although I guess there would be some risk caused by repeatedly picking them up. But I wouldn't let BC run your life! Lynda Ps, if you like to swim my nurse said it is really good for lymphodema, especially breast stroke.
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03-11-2014
09:12
Just to add that to claim pip you must need help with caring for yourself, or have reduced mobility. I would talk to a Macmillan benefits adviser. They are very knowledgeable on what can be claimed, what the rules are,mand will even help you make a claim.
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01-11-2014
09:07
Hi Sal, Yes, it is possible to have lymphodema in the breast. I have it in my breast, and in my arm on the same side (I had WLE and node clearance in 2011). The lymphodema nurse showed me how to massage both to activate the remaining lymph nodes and direct the fluid across to drain on the other sides she also used kinesio tape on the breast. She also recommended exercises to help the flow. Until you see the specialist one thing mine recommended which you can do is to buy a good, well fitting, supportive bra. I think there may be some exercises available on here somewhere too.
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28-10-2014
08:39
Hi Rattles, I just wanted to say that I totally agree with you. We have to live with the effects of lymphodema for ever, and it is a constant reminder of the cancer.
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27-10-2014
11:38
Assuming it is a normal conventional policy then no you don't need to tell them. There are a few rare annually renewable policies where you have to disclose changes every year but these are very rare. If you want peace of mind give them a ring.
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