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Hi, I hope you are well. I had salivary gland cancer last year which I had surgery for. They removed some lymph nodes when I had a neck dissection. I was wondering if this would impact my immunity? As I have had a few coughs/colds since then which have...
Hi just need some advice my mum is slowly coming of her steroids dexamethasone and her withdrawal symptoms are nausea & loss of appetite just wondering what would help with these symptoms? Thank You.
I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Gleason score 6 last Friday. The report said perineural intrusion was present My doctor said the cancer was slow growing and suggested Active Surveillance,but I wondered what the significance was of Perineural...
I got diagnosed last March had 4 rounds of chemotherapy then had debulking surgery in July had another 2 rounds of chemotherapy now in remission still on bevacizumab every 3 weeks not sure how I should feel as got told at beginning treatable not curable...
What do they do for the body and what are the side effects? Can they make you go up 2 kg in the first 2 days?
I have Stage 4 breast cancer with metastatic bone cancer. I have tumours on my spine but the one on L5 means I have to wear a brace to stabilise my spine after Radiotherapy. I have a continuous general pain but most recently worsening pain revealed pelvic...
Hello, I recently asked for a myeloma blood test due to a few symptoms. I had a urine test and there was no Bence Jones present. I cannot fully understand my blood test results. I am confused when people on the myeloma forum mention paraproteins...
I am almost about to begin treatment for throat cancer. I might need surgery, chemo and radiation. The doctor brought up a feeding tube. I am concerned with keeping my strength and weight up. What is the average amount of weight loss, and what can I do...
Hi I was diagnosed with grade 2 invasive ductal cancer er positive her2 negitive periareotar region back in November 24. I have tried to contact my cancer nurse but can never get hold of her to find out more. The lump is 2cm and I’ve been told I have...
Hello. Part of my breast drain tube appears full and blocked. It's been like this all day and haven't managed to get hold of my local NHS nurse. I'm worried fluid may be backing up as a result. If you agree, is there any way I can unblock this myself...
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