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Hi, I wonder if you could help me please. I was discharged last night following a laparoscopic low anterior resection of upper rectal carcinoma on Friday. I’m currently on tramadol and morphine oral solution. The morphine works really well at bridging...
Good morning , after seeing my oncology doctor Monday they have offered a course of treatment for 2 years if I can tolerate the side effects , the chemo tablet is called Abemaciclib( verzenios)quite a new tablet , I just wondered if there was any data...
Hi. I'm A Lady Of 45 Who Has Just Got Over Breast Cancer Stage 2, Had Op, Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy Treatment, Lymphnodes Removed Under Arm..Plus Had A Hysterectomy 10yrs Ago With Lymph Removed From My Leg Leaving Me With Lymphedema. I'm Still Not...
Hi, I am 72 years old and have non small cell lung cancer in the upper part of my left lung. I have had 5 stents inserted after a heart attack.. I’m rarely breathless but my mobility isn’t A1 due to a knee replacement and an inoperable mid foot fracture...
Hi please could I get some advice on Lynch Syndrome.. it’s a phrase that’s been dropped into conversation by professionals a few times over these past few months whilst my husbands been battling bowel cancer. He’s relatively young and we’ve got children...
Hi can anal cancer be diagnosed with a swab ie without more intrusive exams such as anal mapping and anoscopy and biopsies? My friend had anal cancer and said it was diagnosed w/a swab and the treatment was radiation and chemo he said no surgeries...
I was started in Pazopanib 6 weeks ago, initially on a 800mg dose. This was reduced after a month to 600mg due to side effects. Most SEs I still have, one has got slightly better. However, it feels like every day another side effect appears. My hair...
Hello, I had anal cancer and was treated with oral chemo and radiotherapy from November 2022 to January 2023. My treatment finished on 2nd January 2023. I am still unable to sit and experience pain every day, although this varies. I can drive a little...
Good evening I was wondering why my daughter would have an oncologist if her brain tumour is benign thank you
Can an expert please tell me HOW the radiotherapy kills appetite after throat cancer? And how long the average time is before appetite comes back? Also is it normal for the swallowing issues to continue due to lack of saliva? Its really getting my husband...
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