If you are experiencing new symptoms please call NHS Direct on 111 and in an emergency please call 999.
I have been diagnosed with triple negative apocrine breast cancer. This has spread to one lymph node. I had surgery a few weeks to remove it and an auxiliary clearance. My oncologist used the Predict tool to demonstrate survival rates for my type of cancer...
Hi there My Mum who is 85 has lung cancer and had treatment in Dec 23. The tumour was shrank to a level that the Doctor was happy with. A few weeks ago it was discovered that there is a cancerous brain tumour and the life expectancy is 2-6 months. Mother...
Can you suggest something to take away a nasty taste in the mouth which is stopping me eating and drinking
Hi, I'm a little bit concerned about the size of this thing and occasional pain/pressure feelings. Online research says simple cysts are not cancer, and are rarely treated. - cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/laparoscopic-de-roofing-of-simple-renal-cyst...
My Triple neg breast cancer was an incidental finding from an mri scan of my liver/upper abdominal area. When called to the breast unit it wasn't detected on the mammogram but confirmed by ultrasound and biopsy. The surgeon said my breast tissue was...
I'm recently dx 10mm invasive lobular breast cancer right side - wide excision and sentuenrl nodes. Nodes and margin are clear (took 3cm) but the ki67 came back as 20% which was a surprise to my surgeon. I cant find much info on this as aware it's below...
9 years after breast cancer diagnosis and have been in remission for 8 years. Was on Paclitaxel for chemotherapy. Have suffered with peripheral neuropathy ever since and this is progressively getting worse - keeping me up at night, causing a lot of pain...
On the 19th July 2024 it was confirmed I have stage 4 lung cancer. It's been a massive shock as I have no symptoms but the cancer was picked up during a routine ct scan that was offered to ex smokers. Since the diagnosis, I've noticed breathlessness and...
Hi, I’m a 51 year old male with a 7cm High grade Bladder cancer tumor. I’m waiting on the second batch of histology to confirm if either T3 or T1 (Long story). Reoccurance is a real concern for me, I have seen data that bladder cancer reoccurs post...
Sadly my Dad has suffered this and we're in a stage where he has no appetite, wants to sleep a lot, has started with bladder and bowel issues (caught short) and his chemo treatment with secondary Amoxyplatin is on hold due to an infection being treated...
Although we take care to ensure accuracy, Macmillan Cancer Support does not accept liability for the information and materials provided or referenced in Ask an Expert or for any errors or omissions in them, or for third-party information or services such as other websites we may link to. The information and materials provided or referenced in Ask an Expert are for information purposes only and are not intended to be legal, financial or medical advice or opinions. If you need more details on your rights, please contact a financial, legal or other appropriate adviser.
We recommend that you consult your doctor if you are concerned about your health. Any You should not rely on any information and materials provided or referenced in Ask an Expert including by our Experts as they are not a replacement for advice, diagnosis or treatment from your medical team, and our Experts cannot provide a second opinion to that of your medical team.
Your question can be read by others – so please don't post your contact details or any other information that could personally identify you. Please read our Terms and Conditions and Community Guidelines for more details.
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007
