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18th November 2024

Painkillers: Information for patients and carers

Good pain relief is crucial. It can help people to eat, drink and feel they have a reason to live

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19th June 2024

Caring for a breathless patient at home

Resources to support someone who is living with breathlessness

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28th March 2024

Concerns about opiates: Information for patients and carers

Worries about drugs such as Morphine are common 

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15th February 2024

Constipation caused by medicines: Information for patients and carers

What is the best treatment for constipation caused by medicines? Advice from a senior palliative physician

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26th September 2023

Lymphoedema: Information for patients and carers

Lymphoedema is a long-term condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues

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11th September 2023

Spinal cord compression: Information for patients and carers

Consider the need for urgent treatment in someone with bone metastases who has developed new back pain

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12th April 2023

Radiotherapy skin reactions: Information for patients and carers

How radiotherapy can affect the skin and how to care for your skin during treatment

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10th March 2023

Nausea and vomiting: Information for patients and carers

How can I help my nausea at home before trying medication? Advice from a senior palliative physician

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