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Hi I'm on Pembro for Stage 4 NSLC and have 400mg every 6 weeks. To date I've had 3 infusions. My liver tests before each treatment have steadily been rising and I'm aware that these types of drugs can be 'toxic' to your liver.. My questions are...
Hi I have cancer stemming from my appendix, it is also in my right ovary, I’m starting to get a lot of bloating and stomach cramps which is making me feel sick all the time, is there any medication that my doctor can prescribe for this, as it is preventing...
I have had a red blotchy rash on my breasts for A month now its got my redder and has spread and am getting more blotches on my breasts, I have lumps under my arms and each side of my ribs hurt . Am getting worried now as I am just washing with water...
Relatively minor problem so don't want to bother gp but my finger nails are coming away from nail bed - started with little finger but slowly spreading to each nail. Could this be something to do with either Zometa infusions (6 monthly) or letrozole tablets...
Diagnosed with TNBC at 37. Had chemo, surgery and am waiting for radiotherapy dates. I have been told chemo did its job and there was no evidence of cancer in the lump they removed. Mr consultant was very happy. I just stared at him, brain internally...
Hi I'm receiving the above treatment but really struggling after the infusion. Oesophagus cancer which has spread to lungs and liver. After treatment have burning sensation and pins and needles in arm. Pain is extremely bad and I'm unable to sleep...
Hi, I had a left breast lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on 12th July but had to have further surgery on 29th July because the tumour had grown and there wasn't a clear enough margin taken -they also removed a large haematoma as well. I am doing ok...
Hi, I'm new to all this and feel a little lost. A family member was diagnosed with the above yesterday, 81 years old. He has so many other health issues and this came as a shock. He is in stage 4 kidney failure, he has a pacemaker fitted as his...
I was diagnosed with hormone positive cancer. I've had a mastectomy and waiting to find out what further treatment is recommended. I was told to stop taking HRT. I feel as if I'm losing my mind. I cry constantly and am extremely anxious. I'm starting...
Good Evening I am new to this and should have contacted you first. My Dad was first diagnosed with prostrate cancer which spread to his bones. He previously had chemo, then hormone therapy, once it was discovered in his bones he had radiation. He has...
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