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My cancer is in my left breast 18mm my consultant has prescribed Letrozole as I have cardiac issues . I have taken 26 tablets so far and it is suggested that I take it for 16 weeks . It will then be re imaged. Can this work for people like me I am so...
was just doing usual check of breasts, I had tumour removed from right breast back in November, the breast is somewhat odd shaped lumps I think are scar tissue ,mild lymphoedema and pain of varying levels,still cant sleep on that side, but I am not sure...
Hi, I had lumpectomy/lymph node biopsy followed by 5 sessions radiotherapy in January / February. I have hard scar tissue around wound site which can be tender. I have been relatively pain free until three days ago when I started with sharp pain under...
I've just been diagnosed6woth a BCC 3cm hy Dermatologist, have you any idea the wait time to see a plastic surgeon please. Thanks
Hi everyone im booked in for surgery on 28th August for SCC . I’ve been told I’ll be in for apx 2 nights . I was at the hospital on Monday for a pre op assessment and got a call today from the staff nurse to say my urine sample showed a UTI. She emailed...
A physio sent me for an MRI as I had a fall. I have a torn ACL ligament of my knee and waiting to be referred to orthopaedics. Which can be a long wait. I have had double mastectomy for her 2 positive Breast cancer. I am currently on zoledronic. Previous...
Hello, I had robotic prostate surgery last week. I had to stay in the hospital 6 days because of excessive bleeding. They sent me home with a Jp valve but fluid is still coming out. Is this normal? Or is it indicative of a more serious problem? Just a...
Child 6 years old girl. January 2024 - 3 small nodules under the scalp on the right side above the eyebrow lye, temple. about 3 mm wide, 1 mm thick. 3 Ultrasound examinations, solid lesions, not vascularized. After some time they almost disappeared. Beginning...
Hi what is the average prognosis for metastatic advanced stage 4 liver cancer following unsuccessful immunotherapy please? A family member has asked not to know but I would like an idea of time to help process the grieving and to know what support I can...
My husband has been diagnosed with a 3cm low rectal tumour. He’s 64, fit, not on any medication, not overweight, feeling a bit like ‘why has this hspppened’ i have seen the surgical referral to the oncologist that refers to ‘CRM involvement’ i have...
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