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Hi. I was first diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3 in 2009. I was more recently diagnosed with colon cancer in 2020 Nov. Again stage 3. I have regular blood tests which have been great. However my lady test 2 weeks ago was 6.1 when it should be been...
Following breast cancer I started to take Letrozole in January 2022. I have T2 diabetes that I have controlled for 10 years with diet and exercise. Suddenly over the last few weeks my blood glucose is increasing steadily. I have not changed my diet or...
Good evening, I had a grade 4 tumor in my left kidney. Thankfully the consultant removed the whole kidney and I have so far had two CT scans that showed no signs of cancer. I do have some nodules in my lungs (which the consultant said many people have...
Hi. I have been struggling recently with bad chest pains when I walk around. I am being tested for angina soon(already started medication) I am now getting what feels like a little electric shock in the centre of my chest with numbness and tingling...
Hi there, I am currently having chemotherapy Docetaxel and have a real dry mouth do you have any suggestions of what I can take to help with the problem. I am drinking fluids to help but the dry mouth return’s quite quickly. Regards Maxine
Hey, I can feel my submandibular lymph nodes, I can feel them at each side. I can also feel my submental lymph nodes as well I can only feel these lymph nodes when I dig for them or tense my neck and they are all below half an inch in size and they haven...
Hello everyone, A beloved family member has recently relapsed with a T cell lymphoma since being in remission in January. Due to a few hospital/miscommunication errors, there has been a major delay in starting treatment again and has now been given...
Hello, I am due to have a bone marrow biopsy to get an update on how my ET is advancing, but I am terrified. I am worried about the pain, test results and the waiting! How do I prepare for a bone marrow biopsy and stop myself from being so...
Hi, I’ve just been diagnosed with bowel cancer and told that I will need to have surgery first to remove the tumour and part of bowel. I have not been given a date for preassessment yet. but I was wondering, what private hospitals in Scotland or England...
Hi, I had my PICC line removed Nov 2021, it was always a nuisance and I had it taken out as treatment had ended for the time being. That arm is an issue for me, I keep getting varying levels of discomfort, pins and needles sensations, sometimes hurts...
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