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Hello, I'm having problems with my vision and a positive antiretinal antibody test prompted a search for an occult cancer in case my symptoms are part of a paraneoplastic syndrome - although my doctor thought it unlikely. I had a chest/abdomen/pelvis...
Hi there, I wondered if it is to possible for someone to answer a question for me please? I’ve been diagnosed with stage two breast cancer and grade 3 lymph node in my left breast and armpit I’ve had CT and MRI scans and there’s no spread to major...
My father has just been diagnosed with High Grade Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and starts chemo in a couple of weeks. He is having Pola R CHP, I’m just wondering how quickly and what side affects we can expect on his first day of treatment?
Just wondered if i’m allowed to take cough syrup alongside chemo - pax and carbo. I am on dexamethasone steroids till tomorrow evening too and fligastrim injections. the cough syrup i have is Broncho Stop. thankyou
My dad will have surgery in December to remove a 7cm tumour. Until then he is on a low fibre diet. Can you advise any suitable crisps/snacks he could eat? And fruits? Thanks
Hi. I was diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma 3.9mm thick, pT3a Stage 2a. Not ulcerated and Braf positive. Completely excised with clear margins. I received a copy letter a few days ago and it says Lympho Vascular Invasion and Mitotic...
I’m in Menopause age 59. My white blood cells are up and I’ve started bleeding after my periods stopped at 48 it is extremely worrying, I am beside myself . I’ve got to see the doctor tomorrow
What questions should I ask when meeting the surgeon
My mother has fairly advanced bowel cancer, practically everything she eats upsets her tummy and causes a day or two of diarrhoea, so she doesn’t eat for a couple of days is this normal-to be expected with bowel cancer? She only eats the tiniest amounts...
Where do I start, I am feeling wrecked by all these effects. I was wondering about changing again from Tamoxifen but then someone pointed out that Anastrazole and osteoporisis are not a good idea either. My back is so sore, GP appts not easy to get...
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