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I am awaiting the results of biopsies before a firm date for surgery is arranged. I will be seeing the consultant for this on 11th August. I have seen notices about getting the Autumn flu vaccine and the Covid Vaccine, but I would not want to do this...
Hi so i am 33 and a smoker i have recently been getting a lot of pain under my ribs and random chest pain amongst other issues neck pain ear pain head pain sholder and in the top of my back but it h been on and off for a while long story short i have...
Is it safe to drive whilst taking morphine (zomorph and oramorph) and steroids (dexamethasone)? We are due to go away for a few days with our family and my husband insists he is safe to drive (about 3 hours) whilst the rest of us are very concerned...
Hello Nurse. I have looked through the various groups on the forums but I cannot find a relevant source. My need is this:- As the main carer for my brother who has just been informed that he has Primary Liver Cancer that cannot be treated and a prognosis...
Hello, I am currently undergoing a 2nd round of 4 cycles of Flot after a recent Oesophagectomy. I cannot remember how long the drugs are in my system for and am I wondering if I am safe handling food to cook for others ? Also I have a grandchild .......
I had a hysterectomy/salpingooophorectomy three weeks ago. I am post-menopausal (12 years ago). Are there hormonal ups and downs from this procedure?
Hi I am currently having chemotherapy before I have surgery for breast cancer. I am having 12 weekly session of Paclitaxel. I had my 9th session yesterday so I’m almost there. Since about my 3rd/4th session I have had a strange feeling in my back mainly...
Hello i have recently been diagnosed with a superficial spreading melanoma on my back. It’s stage 1b. I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon next week to discuss the wide excision and what other treatment is required. I’ve been told by the cancer...
Hi I have triple positive breast cancer, had chemo, two surgeries, start herceptin next week, I am now also taking Letrozole and Adcal D3, waiting for Radiotherapy start date. My question is do I need bone density scans and bisphosphanates? These...
Hi. I had a full mastectomy of the right breast for lobular cancer in December 2019. have been taking Letrazole for just over 2 years and after developing worrying and incapacitating side effects I came off it for 8 weeks. I gradually felt normal and...
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