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My DH (56) had a routine PSA test which came back as 8. He was then referred for an MRI . After more than 10 days he had still heard nothing about the results . Today he had a phone call from a clinician asking him to attend for a prostate biopsy in a...
If Colon Cancer has spread, Is it possible that if it's spread to the liver, would it feel like the corner of a brick uncomfortably digging into bottom of liver area, also followed by/ accompanied with a quick sharp stabbing pain?
A family member who has stage 4 stomach oesophagus, liver and lymphoma cancer has recently started to struggle to stand or walk because of lack of strength on the left hand side leg however their right hand side leg and foot has began to swell dramatically...
Hello, I'm hoping to find out the answer to a question that's been driving me nuts all day. I've had a private Ca 15-3 blood test done, my result was 6 ( keep on getting different answers from Google) please could I find out if this is a normal result...
Hi. I’ve been to see my GP today and been referred on the 2 weeks pathway. I’ve had a swollen armpit for a few weeks without feeling an obvious lump without being sure it’s my lymph node. GP has said she can fill it and isn’t sure it is a lymph...
Hi I'm new in here. I have breast cancer and have the op this Wednesday. I had to come of my HRT as it's an estrogen cancer. I'm struggling to sleep. Hot flushes and heart palps all through the night every hour ( sometimes more ) . Exhausted and struggling...
If I attach it to my leg, will it still work in bed.
My daughter is going on her 9th year of treatment nonstop. She is very tired and very depressed. They have now put her on Etoposide (oral) and she is so sick. She is in Tn. and I am in La. If she doesnt want me to come, how do I help her. The next treatment...
Hello, I’m Jane, Happy New Year to you. In March 2024 I was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. I wasn’t given a time scale and, to be honest, I’d rather not know so I’ve not asked. I do know that I’ve got less than 5 years but I might have just a...
A family has terminal cancer that has spread. He does not seem to have a care plan in place and his pain has increased considerably. He lives 2 hours away for me and I do not drive. He is taking himself off to A& E in the early hours because of...
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