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I have a BCC on the side of my nose near to the nostril. My Plastic Surgeon has offered me a choice of surgery to remove it then skin graft or biopsy and radiotherapy. I had to make a quick decision and he didn't offer any guidance, I opted for radiotherapy...
I have been on immunotherapy and radiotherapy for malignant melanoma. Initially I managed it but recently have struggled due in part to problems with the treatment at the the hospital. Any advice as to how I can cope with the change in emotions ?
After my second PET scan I was told I got Partial metabolic response. What exactly does that mean? I asked if I could see the PET scans but was told they are difficult to understand. thanks
Hi, I was told that my MDC would meet the first Thursday after my final scan and that I would be called and given the results after that meeting. I had my final scan, an MRI last Friday and expected to hear this Thursday (yesterday) but have heard nothing...
Left thyroid nodule oncocytic metaplasia. ? Oncocytic lesion and labelled THY3F. Any advise on these results. I have seen the ENT consultant and have been told that I need my left side of my thyroid removed and then it will be tested for any cancer...
Hi I had breast surgery on 28th January still get pain under armpit and down arm like a tight burning feeling is this normal
Hi A basal cell carcinoma was spotted on the end of my nose during a routine follow up for a squamous cell carcinoma on my ear in July 2025. It was confirmed as a BCC a few weeks later. I saw a surgeon who said it will be removed and will involve...
Hi I had brachytherapy treatment for localised prostate cancer back in 2019 .The good news its managed to treat the cancer but I have had ongoing pain and passing blood since the treatment which has resulted in three cyclostomes where surgeon has removed...
Good evening, I've recently started Imiquimod cream 3 alternate days for two weeks.I have finished the first weeks course and absolutely nothing has happened. Is this normal ? Or do I presume it's not going to work.IIt wasn't the specialists first choice...
Hello i will be having surgery in March for a lumpectomy and removal of some lymph nodes. I have read that to reduce the risk of lymphoedema a compression sleeve is advised. Would I need to speak to my hospital before this to get measured or fitted...
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