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Preparing for A Stem Cell Transplant

Preparing for A Stem Cell Transplant

by The Willow Tree Foundation | Jun 4, 2022 | Practical Resources, Uncategorized

Richard had an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in May at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, and even though we had read lots about what to expect, he decided to document every day to give a real-life experience of his journey. In this guide we list some of the...
Medical Acronym Glossary

Medical Acronym Glossary

by The Willow Tree Foundation | Mar 29, 2022 | Practical Resources

The medical acronyms that you’ll come across on your cancer journey can become very confusing. So we’ve put together this glossary which you can refer to it, to help you understand your medical reports or the posts on social media from fellow...
Managing Chemo Sickness Guide

Managing Chemo Sickness Guide

by The Willow Tree Foundation | Feb 11, 2022 | Practical Resources

Richard has really struggled with nausea this cycle of chemo & they say the more cycles you have the worse it gets! He always has a slimy taste in his mouth that puts him off most food & drink, but he’s had the constant feeling of sickness this time. So...
World Cancer Day – What To Ask Your Oncologist When You’re Diagnosed

World Cancer Day – What To Ask Your Oncologist When You’re Diagnosed

by The Willow Tree Foundation | Feb 4, 2022 | Practical Resources

Today is World Cancer Day Every year, 17 million new cases of cancer throughout the world are diagnosed. Cancer will be fatal for nearly 10 million of those who receive this news. By the year 2040, it is estimated that there will be 27.5 million new cases of cancer....
What To Pack In Your Chemotherapy Care Bag

What To Pack In Your Chemotherapy Care Bag

by The Willow Tree Foundation | Jan 29, 2022 | Practical Resources, Uncategorized

We always recommend having a bag ready to go to hospital. This could contain contents for when you go have your chemotherapy sessions, or you might need to be ready quickly to go in for a blood transfusion like Richard had to today as his platelets dropped to 9…...
Never Miss Your Medication Again

Never Miss Your Medication Again

by The Willow Tree Foundation | Jan 18, 2022 | Practical Resources, Uncategorized

When you are going through treatment, taking medications becomes part of your daily routine. In Richard’s case he was taking too many to fit in a pill box and at different times of the day. So the Medisafe App became a life-saver, as you add all of the...
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