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Hi I'm 45 . I was diagnosed with 2 different breast cancers in my left breast bk in May. I had masectomy with lymph node biopsy . I was then told I needed more surgery then got sent for a body ct and it showed it had spread to my spine and hips pelvis...
Hiya. I just wanted to ask how my body will manage without a valve and caecum after a right hemicolectomy? Everything I look at tells me what the role of the caecum is, so I’m wondering how my body will work without it? thanks, Nicnak
Hello, My mum had her third dose of full head radiotherapy today. She is slurring and is extremely tired - staggering around and constantly falling asleep on the sofa. She's occasionally not making sense. I'm very worried about her but she insists she...
Hi I am just wondering how many cycles of immunotherapy are given before you get a scan to find out its effectiveness. Thanks
I recently had a kidney removed due to a large tumour, then after several days an MRI scan found a tumour in my brain. So a secondary brain tumour or metastasis. The surgeon removed the tumour last week and I was told they got it all. There was no mention...
Hi all I had a double mesectomy 7 years ago & now after lengthy and many op disasters I'm at the areola/nipple stage with tattooing. I have immense concerns regarding this as 2 weeks ago I saw my mesectomy surgeon for my yearly review & he stated that...
I receive Pembrolizumab at 6 week intervals, I have had 7. The last COVID vac I had was Nov 22, I was ill after that one and the previous two. Should I have one this winter and if I do when would be the best time to have it regarding the treatment schedule...
My father in law unfortunately has terminal cancer. And a condition he has now is fluid around the abdomen and is in pain. His specialist has told him he needs it drained, but his know it all girlfriend reckons he doesn’t as she has read on the internet...
Hi, I’m nearing the end of my treatment - had 8 rounds of chemo (4 EC then 4 Docetaxel with phesgo). I still have 1 more phesgo remaining (had 17 in total so far). I’ve noticed with the last few phesgos that the week beforehand I’m really down, could...
Dear Nurse Team Help please, further to the discovery of a big black blob on my bicep from an ultrasound. I have been been referred to the wrong hosp and now another hosp and now told it will be 4-5 weeks for an mri and appointment to find out what...
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