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Hi I was diagnosed with Myeloma in July and I was very poorly in hospital for nearly three weeks. I started chemotherapy in August and my consultant recommended four cycles of DVD-T followed by a Stem Cell Transplant. I have had my stem cells harvested...
Hi, my partner has cancer of the oesophagus and is having an endoscopy soon, we have been told that this endoscopy is different than a 'regular' one and will take longer - and that it is more detailed. Can you tell us more about this procedure please...
Hi, looking for some practical advice if possible? My mum has stomach cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. She is due to receive her 3rd session next week. She has lost a lot of weight in the last 8 weeks or so and she was underweight when...
I was diagnosed in early October with a Grade 2 ER+ invasive tumour. It was relatively small (13mm) and I had a lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy the start of November. My lymph nodes and surrounding tissues were clear and I am now waiting to see the oncologist...
My father has liver cancer what is the time scale
hi How does a radiographer decide who is suitable from brain mets treatment. In particular would they think it too late for cyberknife if someone had a lot of small brain mets.? I have stage 4 lung cancer, Treemoth
I was diagnosed just over 2 years ago with kidney cancer.I also had a secondary brain tumour.I had a kidney removed and surgery to remove the brain tumour.I’ve had 3 monthly mri scans on my head.got results today and have to go for a ct scan as they not...
Can you take Naproxen for gout after receiving Car T Cell?
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Hi I was diagnosed with IDC 20th July 2022. Had surgery to remove lymph nodes a tumour plus received radiotherapy in September. On Letrozole 10 years and ibandronic acid for 3 years . Oncotype test under 20 so no chemotherapy required. Oncology report...
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