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Hello, my name is Derek I had oesophageal cancer and chemotherapy in 2008, after which there was no trace of cancer - not even in remission! I was a bit of a mystery to the medical profession!! There has been a cloud over me since then, wondering if...
My Dad had oesophagus cancer and his treatment finishes 3years ago December. He had 1 months intense radiotherapy. Since then all scans have come back clear and no narrowing of his oesophagus. Question would he still be getting effects from this and what...
Hi , I am a new member of this cancer group. I have this cancer treatment - ADT (3 monthly injection of Zoladex 10.8mg, Abiraterone (Zytiga) 1000 mg daily and Prednisone 5mg daily - for almost 5 years. Question : If I missed one injection dosage of...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer and I'm due my surgery on the 9th the problem is I'm not very good with needles and especially canulars and I am already getting myself anxious about it have you any suggestions
Hello, I hope someone can help me understand what's happening to my best friend Diagnosed with bladder cancer in the spring, her treatment plan was surgery to remove her bladder plus hysterectomy, with chemo before to shrink the tumour She had four...
my heart really hates anaesthetic i have prostate lymph bladder bowl and anal cancer are there alternatives available
I am struggling to find someone willing to swap my full sharps bin for an empty one and dispose of full one. Who knew it could be so difficult?? I have a PE and inject daily. Hope you can advise LinSA
Hi, My husband finished his 6 week chemoradiotheraphy at the end of September. Can you tell me when his immune system will be back to normal, when he isn't at risk of infections. Thank you Xx
Hello I had a bowel resection 9 weeks ago. Since then I had one period which ended on 19 Sept. I have not had a period since then. Is this normal? Regards.
Hi, I have had lumpectomy plus lymph node removal in Feb, finished chemo in July, had radiotherapy for 5 days in August and am still on phesgo injections and letrazole. Have noticed a red, sore, inflamed area on the same breast with some pitting. I am...
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