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The patient is in clear discomfort which he has persistently refused to describe as pain. It seems to have moved, from his upper back to his left side, round the tum and sometimes he doubles up. He consistently complains of being too hot or too cold but...
Hi, my daughter was diagnosed may 2022 with breast cancer. She had a lumpectomy in august and then had radiotherapy every day until Christmas. About September she became aware of a lump in her armpit and after tests they discovered it was in her lymph...
Hi my mum 57 is having her first chemo 90mins tomorrow I just need to know how to support her we are close but scared to ask questions I check she’s ok but don’t wanna make all our conversations about it so how do I support her please
Hi I recently had my first CT scan following treatment ( bowel resection and 6 months chemo) for stage 3 bowel cancer. I was told that there was no evidence of cancer but I would need an ultrasound scan as the CT scan was not showing my contraceptive...
I’ve been prescribed this for 5 years for breast cancer. I’m post menopausal. Is it normal that I’ve not been given a bone scan first? Another question, I’m ER + but showing weak at 10%, I’m guessing it may not have too great an effect or side effects...
Looking gfor info on PICC lines
Hello. I am a mature student at university, a breast cancer survivor, and have a son who, while at university had a testicular cancer scare. I would like to support my fellow students by encouraging them to be alert to key cancers which may be common...
My partner began his Chemo treatment yesterday following an anterior resection six weeks ago. This treatment will continue until the summer. We had unprotected sex this morning and we’re so pleased things seem to be in working order but now realise we...
Do levels change after chemo?
Hi I just wondered if anyone can help with a few questions I have about my son? He was diagnosed last August aged 20 with Hodgkin Lymphoma Stage 2 Bulky Mass on his chest and neck, he's had 6 cycles of ABVD chemo. He had a PET scan after 2 cycles and...
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