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Living alone with terminal cancer

Anne-Mary
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Hello 

I have incurable cancer with only months left to live. I know from looking after my husband as he died of metastatic disease that I will need a lot of care and pain control. I managed this for him. What happens to people like myself with no one to care for them? What sort of home care and nursing is provided by the NHS?  

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    Hi Ann-Mary, I too have metastatic cancer, I was also in healthcare for many years, 5 of which were  in palliative care,.

    I got myself referred through my GP, to my hospice and their palliative care team and the district nurses.

    Please don't think they are only for people with very little time left, I have had mine 15 months, the palliative team are there to support you and manage your pain so you can make the most of your time.

    The district nurses can access specialist  nursess, support and equipment, as well as services available for you where you are.

    Your council and ageUK, should be able to help but call your local ageUK,  as the national number doesn't know what's available in your ares.

    Good luck my friend, if I can help, please let me know.

    Eddie xx

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    Hi Ann-Mary, I too have metastatic cancer, I was also in healthcare for many years, 5 of which were  in palliative care,.

    I got myself referred through my GP, to my hospice and their palliative care team and the district nurses.

    Please don't think they are only for people with very little time left, I have had mine 15 months, the palliative team are there to support you and manage your pain so you can make the most of your time.

    The district nurses can access specialist  nursess, support and equipment, as well as services available for you where you are.

    Your council and ageUK, should be able to help but call your local ageUK,  as the national number doesn't know what's available in your ares.

    Good luck my friend, if I can help, please let me know.

    Eddie xx

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