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3 years ago I have been through cervical cancer radio, chemo and brachytherapy. My husband work abroad so we do not have sex for few months and when it comes to it I'm always bleeding and it hurts. It feels for me, so as for him as if my vagina gone shallower...
I'm 6 chemo down out of 7 for Her2+ breast cancer.. The whole process has affected my sense of taste and appetite to the extent I've rapidly lost 2 stone. I'm able to drink plenty of water and have just managed to take a milkshake for nutrition but that...
I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer which has spread to my lower back for which I am having chemotherapy. I have just been informed that my sister in law with which my wife has had contact with, has just found out she is covid 19 positive. Am...
Hi My story started nine years ago when I was diagnosed with a Caecal Carcinoma (no symptoms just screening) it was a large tumour but successfully removed and no chemo required. Since then I have been fine, albeit started getting ibs after my right...
I had a mastectomy and 4 lymph nodes removed in June which went well. over the past few weeks I have swelling on the mastectomy scar and towards my under arm which appears to be worsening. what could this be? Should I ask to see my consultant for advice...
I was diagnosed with stage 4a cervical cancer in September. I have had 3 out 4 sessions of chemotherapy. Carboplatin and paclitaxel. I recently had an MRI which showed some good news. My tumour has shrunk from 6cm to 2.5cm. The cancer is still in some...
I have a brain tumour and am a part time wheelchair user, I have mobility issues so can't get in and out of a bath. I am due to have half my thyroid removed as I possibly have follicular thyroid cancer. I was told the surgery would be relatively soon...
I’ve just had my second session of chemotherapy. Both times, I’ve experienced very painful knee joints and aching thighs about 3 days after the chemo which is affecting my sleep and uncomfortable during the daytime. What would you advise? I’ve tried using...
Hi my dad has an ileostomy after colon cancer and liver mets. Recently they were worried about blood in his stoma bag. They called an ambulance but he has no wish to go to hospital. It seems to have stopped for now. Does anyone know if this a usual...
Hi, I'm a 48 year old male. I've been urinating a little more (not overly) but have a bad pain in my left side that radiates. Most of the time the pain is noticeable but not too bad, maybe a 3/10. At other times, it's a 6/7 that hurts a bit more if...
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