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  • Chemotherapy

    Oncologist suggested I have 5FU and Oxaliplatin chemotherapy starting on 27th June for 6 months. I've had stage 3 bowel cancer with 1 lymph node affected. 3A and T3 was mentioned but am not sure what this means.
  • Hair Loss

    5FU and Oxaliplatin Has anybody lost their hair with this type of chemotherapy. I have to decide by Monday whether to accept the chemo., but don't want to if the hair will go. Stage 3 cancer with 1 lymph node affected. Is it worth having chemo.
  • THE WORST SIDE AFFECT

    What is the worst side affect anybody has had on OXALIPLATIN and 5FU chemotherapy for bowel cancer. Was anybody able to work at least part time?
  • HAIR LOSS

    5FU and Oxaliplatin Has anybody lost their hair with this type of chemotherapy. I have to decide by Monday whether to accept the chemo., but don't want to if the hair will go. Stage 3 cancer with 1 lymph node affected. Is it worth having chemo.
  • when does it get easier

    missing my dad
  • IS THE FOLLOW UP CARE GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOUNG BREAST CANCER PATIENTS OR DO THE AMERICAN HAVE IT RIGHT ?

    Breast cancer, Tamoxifen, Gp's, more awareness, thickening of the womb, gynaecologist, Fibriods, hormones.
  • Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer when Pregnant

    I would like to share my experience of dealing with Thyroid Cancer whilst pregnant and subsequently looking after a new born baby whilst recovering from thyroidectamy
  • Horseshoe's Journey

    Recently diagnosed with stage a stage 2 and stage 3 ductal invasive carcinoma. Waiting for the results of recent sampling of lymph nodes. I really want to have reconstruction but have to wait for the MDT decision this coming Friday
  • Uncertain

    Shock, isolation, sadness, grief and overall uncertainty
  • Still waiting to see if I can have recon when i have mastectomy

    June1 I was told I had IDC stage 3. Advised I need a mastectomy