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I am beginning my radiotherapy for rectal cancer on 12th august and i am aware that there is every chance that with the radio and then chemo i may loose some / a lot of my hair. Are there any recommened shampoos/conditioners that will not irritate my...
Hi there - i understand that i cannot shave under my arm following lymph node removal 3 weeks ago. I just wanted to confirm that electric razors and/or hair removal cream are ok? Also - can I use a non scented aerosol deodorant? I have tried using a...
Hi just wondering if there is anything I could take for pain during night abdominal and bloating not getting much sleep
My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney, mets lung and adrenal. He has had ipi/novi and is 16 months in. So far responded really well, physically and mentally. Recently he has started saying he is exhausted and has had enough. Tonight he said he...
I developed a radiation rash on my breast 2 weeks after finishing my therapy. I am moisturising 3-4 times a day and have had the rash now for about 10 days will it go away by itself or do i need something prescribed ? its very itchy and i want to...
Hi there, I am growing concerned about my weight loss. I have spoken with my dietitian and explained that most food I try to eat tastes bland and that I have no appetite. I am living on fortisip and soup but even then the fortisip can get where I no longer...
I am a 74-year-old male. I have been having discomfort after a bowel movement for the last two months, not pain—just a feeling of relief after most bowel movements. My annual physicals don't give any indication of issues. My PSA levels have been average...
Hi, My mum has terminal secondary cancer of the liver, bones and lungs.(Primary was breast cancer 11 yrs ago) She is having chemo every week for the next 12 weeks- she had done 6 weeks already. She started immunotherapy last week and since then she...
I was wondering if there are any guidelines as to how long this sort of operation takes to perform? Also, what length of time does recovery take on average?
I woke up 6 days ago to find a large purple bruise on my right breast, 6 days later there seems to be no change for the better of the bruise. I havent knocked it or had any trauma to my breast, the bruising hasn't got a lump under it or anything. Also...
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