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Hi, I had my surgery 22nd August which went well. I have a pico bandage so my reconstruction (implant) is fully taped. I still one drain in also. My underarm on breast side is still tingly and a little numb and is sometimes sore. I’m just wondering is...
Hi I finished treatment for tonsil/lymph node cancer in April. I was seen by ENT consultant in June & by oncology consultant in July. I have appointment for oncologist for November. No ENT appointment as of yet. How often should I be seen over the 1st...
Hello, I have just been diagnosed with HCL. I cannot find much information on HCL on the site or in community forums. Can you point me in the right direction. In particular side effects of Clandibine and diet recommendations after treatment. Thank you...
85 year old mum has metastatic breast cancer which has spread to the meninges! Her prognosis is bad - only weeks to live She is asymptomatic at the moment. Will she deteriorate rapidly? Will she be in pain. She wants to give chemo a go but I’m trying...
Hallo, Not sure if it is OK to ask questions of a nurse. I was born in the UK but have not lived there for some 20 years. I have an NHS card but am registered in Germany with AOK. I have breast cancer which has spread under my arm, creating a tumour some...
Hi. I'm trying to find out if It's worth having a total gastrectomy along with an existing ileostomy at the age of 70. I would like to know if anyone is coping with both operations and living a worth while life and not just existing. I've had the ileostomy...
Hello I have just finished 6 months of chemotherapy (Mid July). My hair is starting to grow back. Can I just let it grow or do I need to have it trimmed regularily. Have searched the internet for info but am getting nowhere. My Chemo was AC and Taxol...
Hi I was diagnosed with TNBC in May and have had so many scans over the last few months to see if it has spread any further, as one of my scans showed a ‘spot’ on my spine which was indeterminate. I have just finished 12 weekly sessions of Paclitaxel...
Hi, My G.P did some blood tests on me for other conditions. One of the things that came back was my platelets are 633 which my GP says is a bit high. What's worrying me though is I have a pain in the back of my left shoulder which is like what my...
Hi. I am about to start 3rd round of chemo for advanced ovarian cancer. In past I had a Hickman line in chest. This time I am having an implanted port and have choice of arm or chest. I am quite an active person when treatment allows and exercise as well...
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