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Cancer Ward – My Story

July 3, 2021 By Mike Sedgwick 8 Comments

Cancer Ward

Half of us will have cancer at some time in our lives. By far the most common is prostate cancer for men and breast cancer for women. These exceed lung, bowel, ovary and testicular cancers by a factor of 2 or more.

I never asked for a PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test, but I got one anyway when my GP checked me over one day. The result was high, so did I mind if he did a rectal examination. I said it would be OK if he promised not to enjoy it any more than I would.

Image via kaboompics
Image via kaboompics

‘You’ve got cancer there. It’s a decent-sized lump but still in the prostate, hasn’t spread. We’ll zap it with radiotherapy; surgery is not a sensible option. It’s 99% curable for five years, and you might die of something else in the meantime.’ My doctor is a straight-talking man, I was pleased not to be offered surgery. When I was a junior doctor, I assisted in prostatectomy operations and looked after the patients afterwards. I was called up most nights to deal with blocked catheters or excessive bleeding. Later on, many of the men suffered urinary infections and other complications. [Read more…] about Cancer Ward – My Story

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Recommendation: Royal South Hants Minor Injuries Unit

May 8, 2017 By Hazel Bateman 4 Comments

I just want to sing the praises of the Royal South Hants Minor Injuries Unit.

My husband and I have had cause to use this service 3 times in the last year. Two weeks ago I fell over on the pavement near my house and injured my arm. I could not straighten it. After taking the granddaughters home to Sholing, we visited this unit. [Read more…] about Recommendation: Royal South Hants Minor Injuries Unit

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“Doing it for Imogen” – Bike Ride for Piam Brown Ward

September 2, 2016 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

Doing it for Imogen

“Doing it for Imogen” is a fundraising campaign, which I hope Chandler’s Ford Today readers would support.

Imogen is only 6 years old. She is suffering from a rare disease called Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis (LCH). [Read more…] about “Doing it for Imogen” – Bike Ride for Piam Brown Ward

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Could you be a ‘Befriender’ for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

March 2, 2016 By SO53 News Leave a Comment

This article is from Caroline Nash, of Befriending Service, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for volunteers in Chandler’s Ford and other local areas.

Could you be a ‘Befriender’? [Read more…] about Could you be a ‘Befriender’ for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

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Join Eastleigh Knitters Making Twiddlemuffs for Dementia Patients

October 20, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

I recently received an unusual request to Chandler’s Ford Today from Gemma, who works on the orthopaedic ward at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.

Her first lines were: “I’m not entirely sure if you are the correct person to contact? However you may be able to redirect me!”

This intrigued me. [Read more…] about Join Eastleigh Knitters Making Twiddlemuffs for Dementia Patients

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Tags: arts and crafts, Chandler's Ford, charity, community, crafts, Eastleigh, good neighbours, hobby, hospital, local interest, social, volunteering

Event at the Hilt – Meet the Real Heroes: Doctor Prakash Amte and Doctor Manda Amte

September 6, 2015 By Janet Williams 2 Comments

Doctor Prakash Amte and Doctor Manda Amte

The Hiltingbury Community Centre (The Hilt) will be hosting a unique event on Sunday September 13th 2015 at 2:00pm. Two distinguished guests from India will be sharing how their passionate, selfless medical work in a rural area has transformed thousands of lives.

The dedication of Dr. Prakash Amte and his wife, Dr. Mandakini Amte, and their story has been made into a moving film, The Real Hero. [Read more…] about Event at the Hilt – Meet the Real Heroes: Doctor Prakash Amte and Doctor Manda Amte

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Inspirational Eastleigh Volunteers Fair

January 18, 2015 By Janet Williams 6 Comments

Volunteers Fair 2015 at Eastleigh Museum

Yesterday I visited Eastleigh Museum for the Volunteers Fair.

This was the third Volunteers Fair run by Volunteer Centre Eastleigh of One Community at Eastleigh Museum.

I left the museum totally inspired.

In this post, you’ll find the links to a few volunteering groups in Eastleigh and you can join the volunteers to improve our community. [Read more…] about Inspirational Eastleigh Volunteers Fair

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Chapel Sessions & Royal Victoria Hospital

November 14, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Chapel Sessions is a community led, not for profit occasional music series in the acoustically acclaimed Victorian Chapel in Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, on the shores of Southampton Water.

You can enjoy a pre-Christmas party night with six-piece blues rock band The Burns Unit, on Friday 28th November.
[Read more…] about Chapel Sessions & Royal Victoria Hospital

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Eastleigh Lions: Bravery Certificates

September 5, 2014 By Janet Williams 4 Comments

Eastleigh Lions issue bravery certificates to hospital children.

In my recent post I shared with you my surreal yet normal life within the children cancer ward at Southampton General Hospital.

My son was gravely ill 12 years ago and Piam Brown the children oncology ward in Southampton saved his life.

Dave Bowring from Eastleigh Lions Club [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: Bravery Certificates

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Life In Children Cancer Ward At Southampton General Hospital

September 3, 2014 By Janet Williams 8 Comments

I normally do not write about current emotive news on this site, but the story of Ashya King is so compelling that I feel I have a duty to share what I know about the children cancer ward at Southampton General Hospital.

Twelve years ago, my son was treated at Piam Brown Ward, children’s oncology and haematology centre for the Wessex region, based at Southampton General Hospital. This was the same ward that had also treated Ashya King, [Read more…] about Life In Children Cancer Ward At Southampton General Hospital

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Traditional And Modern Medicine in Sri Lanka

August 28, 2014 By Mike Sedgwick Leave a Comment

Sri Lankan nurses

µWhat do sick people do in Sri Lanka? Anyone can see a doctor free of charge.

If they go to the hospital, they will be seen. Any required medication is provided free. Repeat medications can be obtained from the hospital.

There is no general practice as we know it and some rural patients [Read more…] about Traditional And Modern Medicine in Sri Lanka

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Don’t Miss Hampshire Film Premiere Hemalkasa Tonight

July 19, 2014 By Janet Williams 13 Comments

(Update: Event at the Hilt – Meet the Real Heroes: Doctor Prakash Amte and Doctor Manda Amte on Sunday 13th September 2015)

When do you get to see a Hampshire film premiere in Chandler’s Ford?

Tonight, my family will be attending the Hampshire premiere of the Hindi film Hemalkasa by Samruddhi Porey at Hiltingbury Community Centre (The Hilt) at 7.30pm.

The director, producer, and funder of the film Samruddhi Porey will also be attending. [Read more…] about Don’t Miss Hampshire Film Premiere Hemalkasa Tonight

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Easy Bus Trip to Southampton General Hospital

April 23, 2014 By Janet Williams 1 Comment

We took the bus from Chandler’s Ford to Southampton General Hospital by bus.

One adult and one child return tickets totalled £9.70.

In this previous post, kind reader GeorgeOnToast told me exactly what to do. I followed his advice and our trip was a success. [Read more…] about Easy Bus Trip to Southampton General Hospital

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Southampton General Hospital By Bus

March 26, 2014 By Janet Williams 7 Comments

Does anyone know the best way to get to Southampton General Hospital by bus from Chandler’s Ford?

Please let me know if you are familiar with the bus route. My son has a medical check-up and we’ll travel by bus in the holiday. [Read more…] about Southampton General Hospital By Bus

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