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Hi I’ve had two and a half chemo sessions and every time im ok for 3 or 4 days then I start getting stomach pain I’ve been in hospital 3 times when this happens it was thought to be constipation . I now know that this is not the case as it’s come back...
No one seems to want to help me and I get the impression I should just be grateful that I'm still alive. I'm 5 years post breast cancer diagnosis and no nurse I've spoken too seem to understand or have any information about if there are any options for...
Following all the tests required inc Pet scan which lit up like a Christmas tree, I start chemo next week for six months. Apparently it's everywhere, chest, spleen, bones, lungs. My question is though I am being urged to have this therapy, would this...
Hi. My friend has just had a big operation to remove her cancer. But is now struggling to do day to day activities around the house. Is there any help she can have please? Tia
Hi, I’m 17 years old and I live with my mom and nan. My nan has been diagnosed with lung cancer which is effecting her spine aswell (the cancer is attacking the spine aswell as it’s the part closest to the lung). It’s not nice as my nan is very active...
I had my 1 year CT scan which has shown a nodule in my right lung 3mm, follow up CT scan at 3months has shown multiple nodules still very small but more prominent, my doctors has recommended another CT scan in 3months. Why will he not start treatment...
Good day, I have had extremely low moods and high anxiety since having my 12 sessions of chemo which finished 6 september. I'm wondering if anyone has experienced the same and if so, how long before these side effects reduced? I know all cases are individual...
Hi I completed adjuvant radiotherapy in June this year, I had 25 sessions to treat womb cancer. Afterwards my bowels were a bit disturbed, sometimes a bit runny, other times constipated and sometimes alright. Lately, just over the last few days, I...
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. She has not yet started her treatment. this weekend i was giving her a pedicure and her nails were black and cracked. she has never had them like this before. Does anyone know why this could be?
The area around my anus is becoming increasingly sore. I have just completed three weeks of chemo/radiotherapy at Guys Cancer Centre with two and a half weeks still to go. I'm not sure the skin around the anus will last that long. What to do? Thanks.
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