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In early 2016 I was diagnosed with colon cancer, had an operation in January to remove about 30% (plus my appendix), and had six months of chemotherapy from March to September. I then entered the Add-Aspirin clinical trial. I have been clear since then...
I had breast cancer 9 years ago and had bilateral masectomy with DIEP reconstruction, I have recently discovered enlarged lymph nodes in my armpit and my scar tissue is also quite lumpy and tender. I have been referred back to breast clinic as fast track...
I was diagnosed with kidney cancer after l had an unrelated scan . It all happened so quickly l didn't really have time to think about it. It was only 2 weeks after my scan that it was removed. I have recovered OK from surgery but l still have a little...
Hi I had may left kidney removed due to cancer in Dec 23. Is it normal to have a swollen ankle. Also l have been told that all is OK they took out some lymph nodes and they did not have any cancer but l have looked on line and l read that life expectancy...
Hi all, I’m currently having immunotherapy (Avelumab) it’s been over 12 months now and I have developed a rash on my face. I thought it was eczema but my nurse thinks it might be a reaction to the Immuno. I’m on steroids now for 7 days, I was just wondering...
Hi, I have been on tamoxifen for the last 2 years after breast cancer. I have just found out on Friday that I can cancer in the womb and cervix. Now waiting for hospital appointments. I know that a rare side effect of Tamoxifen can cause Womb Cancer...
My Mother-in-law is struggling to eat and it feels like she is fighting to go on for us (2 sons, daughters-in-law, and grand children) but we wonder if she has given up for herself. We don't know how to support her and we feel like no one professionally...
Hi, I had a lumpectomy 8th February, my wound side of breast has healed, I had a little infection but cleared with antibiotics, but my nipple has become quite sore, my bra and clothes irritate it, is it normal ?
Hello, I appreciate everyone is busy, so I will try to get to the points. Diagnosed with bladder tumor which has spread to the liver in September 2023. Because of drugs both tumors have shrunk. Surgery appears not to be an option, trying to control...
Hi I have recently had a melanoma removed stage PT1a.I will be having a wider excision.Whilst I understand that this has been caught early I am struggling with how to go forward and protecting myself .I understand that I need to do regular checks but...
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