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I was recalled after a breast cancer screening where I was not expecting anything unusual. The biopsy diagnosis was solid papillary carcinoma and micropapillary DCIS. I have had three lumpectomies, which all showed a margin of less than 1mm, and a mastectomy...
Hello I under went treatment for cervical cancer, radical hysterectomy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy. Treatment finished a year ago. I have been on HRT patches and pessaries. For the last month I've been suffering with pain in one breast under the...
My father has had a partial diagnosis or rectal cancer but had test done recently to confirm. The doctor said they would be surprised if it wasn’t. his symptoms are getting worse quite quickly and as a family we are struggling and hate seeing him this...
I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer February 2022. I had chemo, then mastectomy and then radiotherapy and was told I was cancer free. I don't have regular check ups as it is patient initiated follow up. I have not felt great for a few months...
If possible, please would you let me know of anywhere near Nottingham where I could get Image Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy for an infiltrative BCC on my forehead — either NHS of privately.
Hi I had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal just over 2 weeks ago how long do is it best to wait until I have a bath, I take my bath really hot and don’t want to affect the healing. Kind regards carron
Hi x l finished my radiotherapy on 9th July 2024. 30 sessions for squamous cell carcinoma at the base if the tongue. My mouth problems started end of June and gradually got worse. I hoped they would start to improve after end of treatment. However its...
I am a big planner and this has pushed me even further. Newley diagnosed and looking at options and information. Right now a worry is if I have a double Mastectomy how long will I need to be in hospital? Also if you are having treatment at a center a...
Hi - I have just had PSA score back of 11.8 and having googled it am worried sick it's Cancer. I have a history of Prostatitis and UTI's but have never had a score this high (previous highest was 8) I'm 51 years old and generally in good health. Does...
Finished my treatment in December recently had blood test and GP rang me to say my lymphocytes levels were low and normally I would be referred to a haematologist but because I have had treatment he is going to speak to my oncologist do I need to...
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