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Hi I completed chemo radiotherapy for stage 1/2 anal cancer around 16 years ago. I’ve had a lot of GI problems since but 10 days ago I had an ecoli infection pylonephritis with gross haematuria and clots. I finished a course of cefalexin which it was...
I’ve just started chemo and have been advised not to continue with my kefir, which I use for gut health and has bacteria. Just wondering why?
Diagnosed last July. Now it’s active. I have enlarged lymph nodes in both sides of neck. Plus one lymphoma of 7.5 mm in one side. Appt for hospital for 2 hours soon. Will I need to start treatment at this point.
I finished chemo in October. Had surgery in November. Radiotherapy February. I’m having immunotherapy and have been taking letrazole since 1st Jan. I’m experiencing joint pain which is quite bad in my knees especially the left. It’s impacting mobility...
Hi I'm new to the community and these forums but I have a question about surgery after the final cycle of chemo. My last cycle is due for 3 March and surgery should be within 6 weeks so I understand. I saw a consultant on 24 Feb who is referring me for...
I have been on LENVATINIB for 1 month now but my blood tests are a bit off so my oncologist is getting me to do weekly blood tests before he will let me restart the LENVATINIB tablets for my advanced HCC liver cancer. I am trying to cope with this on...
I'm undergoing chemo for breast cancer. I've had three treatments of the infamous "red devil". My question is about the horrible burning in my nose.. I'm the nasal cavity I think. Is there anything I can do to ease it? Leona x
Hi all, my mum has been diagnosed with lung cancer (stage 4), and undergoing Immunotherapy only at themoment(atezolizumab). Her lymph nodes are quite swollen, but luckly so far the side effect has been only tiredness and nausea and loss of appetite. I...
Has anyone ever survived stage 4 cancer for a few years
Hello. Currently having intense chemotherapy and after a few days I am suffering with a soar tongue. Iv been using difflam mouthwash, is there anything else could I do to help soothe the soreness?
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