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I’ve had breast cancer and kidney cancer (kidney removed). Recently diagnosed with breast cancer again, where my kidney was removed from. I’ve been referred for chemotherapy, due to start next week, but am reluctant to have it. I’d like to discuss this...
I had local wide excision one side and symmetrization other side early December. Since surgery I have not had a day without pain. Either stabbing pains through my nipple, cancer side or bilateral nettle sting sensation. Also rib pain which breast cancer...
why when my husband eats or drinks anything it goes down but straight away a thick clear frothy phlegm comes up. The food has got passed the stent, but swops places with this phlegm. Along with a burning sensation in the chest, also this phlegm is often...
Hi, I found a lump on the upper right side of my back. Initially didn't think anything of it so just carried on as normal. Eventually I realised it was getting noticeably bigger so I went in to see my GP. The GP referred me for an ultrasound and...
hello I was diagnosed with sigmoid bowel cancer in November 2020 with liver secondaries. I had a temporary colostomy in Dec 2020, Folfox chemo from Jan to April 21, tumour removal and colostomy reversal in may 21 and a liver resection in September 21...
My relative has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen, they are very jaundiced and having 2 litres of bile drained from the abdomen every other day, they are unable to have any other form of treatment. They...
Is it reasonable to ask to go up 1cup size when breast is reconstructed this would mean healthy breast would also need to go up 1 size. I am hoping to have a simple breast implant. Thankyou
hello i feel quite lost, my 25 year old successful independent son was diagnosed with a high grade medullablastoma last week He has had 2 brain surgery’s in 2 weeks he is home with us at the moment but feels his life has been taken from him - his...
I have just started treatment with abenacicib. I am very concerned with the risk of picking up an infection with a temp over 37.5. which would land me in A and E. I live on my own and have no family, My friendship networks keeps me going. Is there any...
Hi, I have exposed nerve in one of my premolar and have been advised to either do an extraction or have a crown. I wanted to know if it’s safe to have a crown considering I am presently on letrozole 2.5mg. Unsure which one I should go for although...
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