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Zero days!

Written by Marjorie Vincent BSc RGN RM


There will be times when you have days where you feel stuck in the

mud. Trying to do things for yourself and around the house seems like plodding in treacle.  These days of non productivity are normal.  You feel you have no energy and if you try to swim against the tide, you become more frustrated and exhausted.... Read more

 

 

 

 

 

FREE prescriptions

From 1st April 2009, people receiving treatment for cancer and its effects will be entitled to free NHS prescriptions. The prescription exemption certificate will last for a period of 5 years.

 

The charges exemption applies to those currently affected by cancer and also those receiving treatment for the effects of cancer or the effects of cancer treatment. Examples of conditions which may apply under the new rules are treatment for mental health concerns, palliative treatment, secondary lymphoedema and side effects of radiation or chemotherapy.

 

You can collect an application form from your GP surgery or some oncology clinics. If it is received by 24th March 2009, your application should be processed before 1st April. If not, you may be entitled to have prescription charges paid after 1st April refunded. If you need any further information, please contact your GP surgery.
Dry mouth
Steve wrote to say that after radiotherapy to his throat, he has been left with a constant dry mouth. He wanted to share with anyone going through a similar situation the products that have helped him:
Biotene – The full range

Glandosane mouth spray in peppermint or lemon

 

 

Advice on wig buying
From Jackie...
If you are seeing a breast care nurse at the hospital ask if they have a wig lady, if so ask for an appointment to be made to see her. They normally take you in a room and you can try all kinds of wigs on. It is done in a pleasant way and will probably give her a boost and a laugh because sometimes what you think will suit just doesn’t and they will help to buy.
"My advice is not to pay over the top thinking that the more money paid the better, some wigs are very reasonable and really lovely. I bought two and although I didn't wear them very often because it was too hot, I have to say I would love my own hair to look as good as they do. These days wigs are one of the few things that seem to have come down in price to get a really nice one."
From Carol...
"I hardly ever wore mine even though it was totally convincing, as it felt like 'too much' after I got used to being bald. I mainly wore hats and scarves. But... a wig is handy for evenings in restaurants/cinemas etc if you feel want to blend in. I was totally convinced I would wear my wig all day every day, but I rarely did."

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Comment by Bren Fisher on June 28, 2011 at 13:32

FINANCIAL PLANNING - The effects of having cancer can be devastating in itself but it can also affect you financially.  It can be very useful to know what help is available if you are affected by cancer and need help or to review financial plans then Macmillan have a leaflet that can be useful to you.  It talks about:

  • financial planning process
  • provides a checklist of actions to take
  • explains some of the jargon you may come across
  • gives contact details for further sources of information

You might want to think about financial planning because your circumstances have changed. You may have identified:

  • your finacial needs have changed
  • you have a drop in income
  • your resources do not meet your needs
  • you need to take action

Other leaflets available in the It all adds up series include:

  • Income
  • State benefits and support
  • Spending
  • Everyday money
  • Savings and investments
  • Borrowing
  • Pensions
  • Insurance
  • Sorting out your affairs
  • Advice and complaints

 

For a copy of these leaflets contact:

contact Macmillan:

Tel: 0800 500 800

Website: www.be.macmillan.org.uk

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