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Hi, At what rise in AFP levels should I become concerned that I've had a recurrence of a non-seminoma tumour? It was a stage 1 tumour so I only had an orchiectomy with surveillance plan last year. I've recently been asked to repeat my tumour markers...
Hi is it possible to have a pleural effusion that is non-malignant? My mum has been diagnosed with lung cancer but they are testing the pleural fluid plus either a biopsy of the rib or an EBUS. I have read that if it’s confirmed cancer in the fluid...
Hello all, my partner, 43, in remission from AML. 3 rounds of chemo since aug 2022. Has noticed his vison worsening, never worn glasses. Is this a 'thing' that happens post chemo, post cancer? And would he be eligible for discounted eye test & glasses...
I have polycythaemia rubra Vera which is under control with hydroxycarbamide. I've also got amyloidosis and kidney deterioration. I get itching all over after showering which antihistamines damp down a little. I wonder where to look on your site for other...
I am worried my cancer will return. Wi ll I still be monitored and have blood checks?
Hi my husband is 11 days Post chemo for his AML and his blood levels aren't improving. he is very very down and just wants to come home (he's been in hospital with only one weekend at home since 30/12) but Dr's have said that until his N levels have...
I was diagnosed with right breast carcinoma in December 2010. Treatment was mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy completed in 2011. I had reconstruction surgery in 2012. My treatment was undertaken in the private sector as my employer provided health...
My partner last round of chemo/immunotherapy was at the end of November is cancer is stage 3B lung also spread to lymp nodes .. on his last scan his cancer had shrunk by 30%, he is due to have 20 radical sessions of radio therapy on 27th feb his oncologist...
I was diagnosed with a stage 4 glioblastoma last September. I had a craniotomy followed by 32 sessions of radiotherapy and 6 weeks of chemo Tezmozolide. I am currently on a break but waiting to start chemo again double the dose 5 times a month. My hair...
Hello! My husband has just come out of hospital after a 2nd spell in a number of weeks. He took a really bad kidney infection and had to be admitted to hospital because he was physically shaking and shivering and his temperature had risen and his...
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