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I was admitted on the 28th and had thoracic surgery for solitary pulmonary nodules in the right lower lobe. This is following colorectal resection in 2023 for colorectal cancer. I'm two weeks into my recovery but still have tenderness in my right side...
Do I need a pet scan before starting chemo for breast cancer. Just been to have one but the machine was not working so sent home, no new appointment till next year , am very stressed with all this As I am already disabled this waiting is making me so...
I have finished my treatments chemotherapy and radiotherapy last day was 8th August this year, but I have noticed my breast and nipple has gone hard , I also have slight dimpling like an orange , should I be worried ? Thanks
Will my daughter be able to drive herself to her radiation treatment I will be with her but am unable to drive
Hi My dad has been diagosed with APL leukemia in the past two weeks but struggled with his mental health before this with MH medication not working and brain scans/tests not coming up with anything. Could his mental health issues be due to the leukemia...
Hello, I currently going threw a cervical cancer scare! Found a growth coming from the opening of my cervix. I'm having some pain and cramping down there as well as I my hips at times, with a little of what I think is bladder leaks. The leaks have been...
In 1997 I had adenoid cystic carcinoma. I had a parotidectomy and 60 gy of radiotherapy. In 2002 I need 2 dental extractions and had 20/10 hyperbaric oxygen. I now need at least 1 extraction and my dentist sees no risk from radiotherapy. He is insistent...
Could this be cancerous as treating it as a blood clot I am on apixaban since last week
I have just had the above diagnosis, yesterday, breast cancer nurse says it’s fantastic it’s been caught so early. The plan is surgery to remove so waiting for letter from local hospital. I feel so scared & alone right now
Hi, I had by biopsy meeting and my result was Gleason 3+4. My MRI showed no signs of spread, bone scan was clear. I have a pet scan in the future. When I received my letter it also mentioned interductal carcinoma. What can I expect from this?
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