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Posted 08 Aug 2025 at 12:46

Hi


My husband recently diagnosed but waiting for bone and ct scans results has just recieved an appointment for holistic needs assessment,  does anyone know what this is for ? Is it to discuss possible treatments 


 


Thanks

User
Posted 08 Aug 2025 at 17:46
Sadly I think it's a post code lottery thing as I certainly didn't have such a meeting.
User
Posted 08 Aug 2025 at 17:49

😁 I better stop nagging my husband then, he might get a lovely lady to talk to as well

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Posted 08 Aug 2025 at 16:20

Hi.   It’s just a chat to see how he’s dealing with the diagnosis and how he’s feelling mentally.  It’s usually with a McMillan nurse and is quite informal.    It’s help as you realise you are not alone and there are plenty of us living with this and going through the same procedures 

User
Posted 08 Aug 2025 at 17:34

Thanks Simon


Is it something everyone who has been diagnosed gets?


 


 

User
Posted 08 Aug 2025 at 17:45

I had a lovely lady,  I think she was a Macmillan volunteer worker. She used to telephone every few weeks to see how I was doing. We used to have a giggle, and usually ended up talking about the weather and how poor the NHS was.


Thank heavens, she never told me that I should eat healthier, drink less booze, and exercise more often. That would have spoilt our relationship. 😁

Edited by member 08 Aug 2025 at 20:30  | Reason: Typo

User
Posted 08 Aug 2025 at 17:46
Sadly I think it's a post code lottery thing as I certainly didn't have such a meeting.
User
Posted 08 Aug 2025 at 17:49

😁 I better stop nagging my husband then, he might get a lovely lady to talk to as well

User
Posted 08 Aug 2025 at 19:36

I’m not sure tbh.    I met a lovely lady called Jenny at Tameside hospital and we just talked for about an hour.   Talked about everything.   How I was feeling etc with the diagnosis of cancer.    The mental aspect of the pca can be  the hardest part as you feel fit and well.   I’ve had dark day and really good days    There are groups you can attend to meet people .    Remember.   Pca isn’t a death sentence.    As I was told.   It’s just a bump in the road of life 

User
Posted 08 Aug 2025 at 19:46

Thanks Simon


Got a bit paranoid when I first read the letter , 


Best of luck with your surgery , do let us know how it goes .

 
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