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Hi, I have just finished radiotherapy for prostate cancer. Although I only finished treatment 4 days ago I am concerned that I am waking up every hour desperate to urinate. I am unable to urinate because of urgent need to have a bowel movement. I...
I read on this site this drug is only funded for one year--- is this so?
I have had a mastectomy following chemo. I have just had a meeting with the surgeon and have been told I must take Anastrozole for 10 years. I am also going to have at least 5 rounds of radiotherapy. Having been through so much already I don't know if...
Hi My husband has stage 4 bowel cancer that has spread into his stomach and liver. This was diagnosed 14 months ago, he has been on 2 different chemotherapy drugs, both have now stopped working. His Oncologist has said he could try Avastin targetted...
How common is long term serious issue with neutropenic sepsis? My partner was admitted to a and e with a fever, and confirmed sepsis by drs. They've told us not to worry and that they see this all the time, but googling the mortality rates are horrific...
Hi there, I submitted a discussion in the Bowel (colon and rectal) cancer forum re the above and, as yet, haven't had much response. So, I was wondering if you could kindly help. Basically, this is what I posted. "I've had some recent issues with...
Hi, My father (80 next month) was diagnosed with prostate cancer around 2 years ago. It had already spread into his bones. He was prescribed Abiraterone Acetate daily and an injection every three months. Unfortunately he had a heart attack 3 months ago...
Mum had been having hormone therapy to help control the growth of endometrial cancer (after one faction of radiotherapy as she was not a suitable candidate for surgery) She has just been told that the tumour has grown bigger again and cancer has spread...
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...
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