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Hi, Would anyone know what I should be expecting with regards to treatment and recovery please. A bit of background history… My smears have been abnormal since 2019, have always shown high risk HPV. I have been having them yearly since. I had my...
I have had a positive fit test back after months of pain in stomach and bloating. I have two young children so naturally I’m tired but what is normal and what is worrying?! I get seven hours a night but NEVER waste up refreshed?! I’m so scared
Hi, I was diagnosed with T3b N1 M0, Gleason 10 prostate cancer. Had a PSA score of 15 on diagnosis, 2.0 in December after 3 months hormone therapy and I commenced 20 fractions of RT in Dec finishing week before Xmas. Have a tel appt with oncologist next...
Hello! I have stage 4 Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma. Currently undergoing 6 months of NIVO AVD (12 treatments total). I just finished round 4 and I am now struggling with the feeling of something being stuck in my throat. My tonsil is normal. I can swallow...
What is the average life expectancy for a man diagnosed with sacomatoid RCC T2a carcinoma disease?
I’m just looking for advice as my mum has been diagnosed with breast cancer. iv been caring for my mum at home for years we’ve stayed together for about 20 years, myself and my husband. but after being diagnosed with lymphoma 4 years ago having 2 chemotherapy...
My father has been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. I am keep myself strong infront of my father but internally i am broken. Can you let me know if he will leave more? We have started with chemo. What changes will come in my father?
Hi there Looking for some advice. My dad's cancer has now been found in the liver making it incurable, the oncologist is pretty bleak about it as its extraplumamory small cell carcinoma of the larynx. We get married in may 2026 and are currently looking...
HI, I've been diagnosed with Oestrogen and Prog. positive BC, due to have a DIEP Mastectomy in a few weeks. I was on HRT with the Mirena (I've had a Mirena for the last 23 years but HRT only 2 years). Obviously I've stopped the Oestrogen gel straight...
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...
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