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Hello, My Father was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer and was given 1-4 years to live. At diagnosis he was asked if he wanted treatment which would mean being put on a colostomy bag for the rest of his life which at 75 he didn’t want that. I respected...
Hi, Bowel Babe T2 ( & other risk factors) here: NHS is starting to use DCT, but in limited fashion, and I've been told by my oncologist I'm not a candidate. I have had Bowel Cancer removed, 1 Primary, and 1 tiny secondary ( near spine) with cancerous...
Hello, I’m 27 and I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. I underwent total thyroidectomy and RAI treatment last year. 6 months post my surgery my thyroglobulin levels are <0.20 ng/dL but ultrasound showed enlarged level 2 lymph nodes but all are...
Looking for suggestion how to cope with fluid. Incontinence pads dont catch fluid at front. Need some means to stop fluid reaching clothing. Desperate to get my life back after lymph removal. Any suggections?
I had 3 x TURBT then RC in 2022 and have an ileal conduit and stoma. G3TP1 for bladder cancer and also found in L distal ureter. Some intermittent bleeding last year - was told 'bit of random bleeding', keep an eye, etc etc. Since May 2024 bleeding into...
This is my first post on this site. I'm caring for my adult daughter who has was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer last September. At the moment she needs to be on a low fibre, soft food diet. Her appointment with the dietician isn't until 17 July....
Hi, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer just over a month ago. I had to have 3 biopsies, MRI scan and since I met with my consultant, I've not heard anything. I've not been told the results, what stage is my cancer? etc A month is a very long time...
Hi I have ER+ cancer in my left breast. I was diagnosed in November '23 after being told by my GP that I had a breast infection which she treated with antibiotics in September. I've had 8 cycles of chemo which finished on 13th May 24. Getting surgery...
Is it always bad news as biopsy results have been over a month to get results my significant other has been diagnosed with bladder cancer T2 aggressive but has had another area by his kidneys biopsyed on 3 rd June still not got any results he is getting...
Hello, I am on my 10th session of Radiotherapy for anal cancer. I have been given Flamigel for the pain in the anus area but it makes my vagina area sting. Is there anything else I can try that will not agitate my vagina. Would pure Aloe vera gel be good...
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