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I’m in week 5 of 7 , daily chemo radiation sessions for anal cancer, and the side effects are kicking in . I expected a sore bottom but was not really expecting vaginal irritation and inflammation. Is excessive itching in this area normal during radiotherapy...
Hello, I am 6 weeks post op radical hysterectomy plus lymph node removal for endometrial cancer. I was told upon discharge that follow up for appointment re histology results/treatment discussion would be in 2-3 weeks time. I had a letter after 4 weeks...
Hello, Im new to the site and I hope you can help me. On October 7th I had A total abdominal hysterectomy, plelvic Peritonectomy, total omenectomy, extensive retroperioneal trans abdominal lymphadenectomy and ureteolysis and peritoneal washout for suspected...
Diagnosed with CML on 10/15/22, started Gleevec on 10/19/22. Minimal to no side effects for 3 months. The last week of Jan 23, I developed a very itchy rash on my arms and chest and burning stinging rash/sensation on my face, scalp and neck, the latter...
Hello, My husband was diagnosed with bowel cancel in Jan 23, had surgery in Feb and has recently started 8 rounds of Chemotherapy, on a 3 weeks on, one week off cycle. He's on day 7 of Capecitabine 500mg tablets, taking 4 in the morning and 4 in the...
im starting chemo treatment this coming tuesday.irinotecan,fluorouracil.folinic acid and im really nervous about it.i have secondary cancer in my liver that is terminal.was told with out treatment I will die within 18 months how long could I live with...
Morning, I had a phone consultation on 4th February where it was confirmed that I had prostate cancer. I made phone call to the Urology coordinator on 9th February telling her that I decided to have radical prostatectomy. She said it would be about...
After seeing my GP about what I thought was an ulcer following treatment for acid reflux. She sent me for a gastroscopy. The doctor did the exam and took samples for testing. A short while later he came in and told me I had a 3cm cancer about 4cms above...
Hello. I had bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction using the tissue from my thighs last January. Then I noticed my left knee was very stiff and my left leg was swelling just after the operation. It was found that I had seroma on both legs...
Started on 6 neratinib but it completely knocked me for 6.Not diarrhoea but unable to eat nausea and vomiting. My blood test showed it was effecting my kidneys. So told stop immediately. I think we are going to try again but scared I will just get the...
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