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I would like some information on the side effects of immunotherapy. I had a melanoma removed from my scalp in October, results showed it was 2.5mm with clear margins, I was referred for WLE &SNLB with my consultants appt on 4/1/23. I'm still waiting,...
I had Breast cancer 13 yrs ago had lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. I have had brest pain and i think may have a small lump under the scar tissue also have a rash like burst blood vessels round my nipple for about 6 months. Should i contact my doctor...
Hi there, having FLOT chemo at the moment on my second cycle, 1st lot had the ulcers in the mouth and loss of taste, texture etc and went of food for 3 to 5 days, and it's started again! Got a mouthwash and drops for the mouth given to me by the team...
Hi, Not sure this the correct forum but here goes. I am a 59 year old. Three years ago after ultrasound and Biopsy I was diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. Had regular PSA tests and all stable. At weekend, at Rugby, I had more alcohol than usual...
Hi.I was diagnosed with her2 breast cancer in April 2007 I had a lumpectomy I had a local recurrence lump appear on the scar sight so I had a completion mastectomy as I had already had 6 sets of FEC chemotherapy 20 rounds of radiotherapy and herceptin...
Hello there, a brief history for me is last august I had a problem with my voice which I attributed to a covid infection in June There was no soreness or swelling and my gp diagnosed laryngitis. After a month I returned to the gp who diagnosed nasal...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. I had surgery to remove the lump on September the 2nd and radio therapy at the end of November. I am suffering a lot of pain in my breast, is this normal so long after treatment? Should I be worried ?
Hi, I was diagnosed with ER+ invasive ductal carcinoma in October 22, I had a lumpectomy in November and have now started monthly Zoldex injections with view to starting Exemestane next week on my second Zoladex injection I was reading yesterday...
I was diagnosed with multifocal invasive ductal carcinoma, HER2+ in July last year. Two lumps - 10mm and 3mm and scattering of other bits which could become cancerous. I had a mastectomy in October after complications with a nipple sparing mastectomy...
I had bladder and prostate removed . Would viagara help me achieve erection
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