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I had breast cancer, had double mastectomy and had reconstruction in December. I’ve got the Brecca gene (sorry about spelling). My next step is ovaries removed how long do people usually have to wait it’s been nearly 2 years since I first got diagnosed...
I have recently had an endoscopy for acid reflux Suspected hiatus hernia found, said to be small and gastrtiis Diagnoses Evidence of cancer - NO HIatus hernia and gastritis Biopsy taken to rule out Barretts as "possible tongue of Barretts seen"? my...
I've had stereotactic radiotherapy. I have now 4 months until scans are done to assess the size of the tumor. I have been told its TREATABLE. can brain cancer be cured? or is it a matter of living with it. what is my prognosis at 75.
my psa has been rising for 9 months to 7,6 from .03 after 2nd year following treatment, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormone treatment. What's the next stage of treatment likely to be offered in NHS oncology dept. Do I get retested for metastising?
My husband is almost 5 years out of treatment for squamous cell carcinoma at the base of the tongue. The treatment was difficult but successful. He is thankful and continues to work as before and keeps himself fit and healthy. Over the last couple of...
I have advanced diffuse b cell lymphoma, i was diagnosed on friday and i start chemo on thursday (tomorrow). my health has been improving since leaving the hospital and im on a steroid regimen until i start chemo tomorrow. today i had to go to a fertility...
Hi, I hope you can help a worried man. history: February 2023. I was diagnosed with a blood cancer ( pv) and was due to begin a lifetime chemotherapy course using hydroxycarbamide. march 2023: unfortunately I was also diagnosed with bowel cancer...
Hi, My doc has just informed me that they have my images and can tell me my clinical staging of Cervical cancer. They have also said we may need to surgical staging. What is this and why? A little bit worried.
I am a little confused about my husbands treatment at our local hospital. He is currently having radiotherapy for prostrate cancer and has found a lump in his testicle. He mentioned this to the radiologist who asked a doctor on call to check this. The...
Dear MM Nurse, My mother, 76 years old with no other medical condition in the past has brain tumour Glioblastoma grade 4. Craneotomy for tumour removal on 31st december and tumour partially removed. Since then she has been recovering slowly but still...
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