Name: Davinya Neuroendocrine Cancer Site: Lung Hospital: The Christie Hospital, Manchester – Learning about my Lungs I thought some of you would like to hear my experience of a lung biopsy in May 2024, in case anyone is worrying about it. I had mine at...
Neurodivergence is wider than autism, but this piece specifically refers to autism. – Autism is a spectrum disorder, so it is variable: no one with autism experiences being autistic in the same way, so although this is my experience, and there are...
Name: Lesley Neuroendocrine Cancer Site: Bowel, Liver Hospital: Royal Free – My name is Lesley Porch and I currently work full-time as a secondary school support teacher and pastoral care supervisor. As far back as 1995, I can, unfortunately, recall feeling...
Name: Angela Neuroendocrine Cancer Site: Ileal, small intestine with metastases in my liver, ovary, and pelvic nodes. Hospital: Southampton – Cancer has been part of my life for many years. Both my mother and father had colorectal cancer when I was only 16...
A ‘carer’s’ experience is not the same as a patient’s. It can’t be. But the fallout from the stress and anxiety can be just as overwhelming. There have even been times when I’ve experienced both burnout and compassion fatigue. – My name is Polly Bell and...
