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Dear Sir or Madam, I would like to read some more stats on the survival rates and the side effects of treatments, in particular considering age as a parameter. Would you be able to suggest me some publications? A bit more context: I am 47 and have...
Hello, I am just about to reach my 5th year after having a breast cancer lumpectomy and radiation. Last Friday I had my regular mammogram, the technician started on the left (cancer side) breast. I did mention that the surgery area was still very sensitive...
Hi, I wanted a little advice about dealing with the side effects of tamoxifen. I have been taken it for nearly 9 months now, most of time I feel fine but the mood swings/short temper when I’m due on my period is getting me down a little and feel like...
I have bc stage 4 with many bone Mets. I've just had a Ct scan as part of the treatment checkup. My question is:- Are there guidelines for the frequency and types of scans. Is there an expected time line to receive results. My scan results are...
My wife and i wonder if we have to use protection if we have intercourse. We are in our 70s. Is there any risk to her from the drugs?
Can anyone point me in the direction of UK-registered doctors who believe in, and are open to discussions about researching and prescribing repurposed drugs (i.e. off-patent drugs for which a safety profile has been established but where efficacy, although...
Hello, after irregular blood tests and a ct scan my mum has been told that she likely has gall bladder cancer and will need further investigation. We are worried that she is stage 3/4 heart failure and this may affect things including taking biopsy’s...
Hi, My mum had breast cancer last year, and following surgery and some radiotherapy is recovering well. However her sleep quality is awful. And with the drugs she is on following the cancer she feels drained and lethargic a lot of the time. She is...
Is it ok to take sildenafil after a bcg induction treatment for bladder cancer and post cystoscopy?
Hi, hoping to receive further advice. A family member was diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma (spread to liver and several lymph nodes). Surgery was not an option, informed it was palliative but could have chemotherapy and immunotherapy. She is...
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