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New to this group but about to start my second round of chemo for bowel cancer. Tumour has been removed but there are still traces in lymph nodes and blood. Have had a PICC line installed and understand the course comprises 12 cycles of two weeks with...
Can you explain to me what this is and its apparent importance, apparently The Dr is still awaiting my results. What is the "left arytenoid" What does "reactive in origin" mean in relation yo lymph nodes??1 This was all in a letter!! Paulin...
Hi, My 84 year old father has just been diagnosed with RCC but also has cancer in his bladder, lungs and lymph nodes. He also has MPN. He has had 2 TURBT procedures so far, transfusions to reduce his platelets and is catheterised with a treatement...
Hi, I am 6 months post allogenic stem cell transplant. I have been getting stronger & feel almost back to normal. After the usual checks ups my bone marrow is clear and in remission. However I have just been told that my T cell count is on the low side...
Hi…..I am wondering about a particular (possible) side effect I wondered if you can help shed some light on it…..My husband had his first round of FLOT chemo 11 days ago…he had nausea for a week or so on and off….extremely tired….the oncologist has said...
RT ceased after 20 sessions on 20/4/2022.Prostap HT injections ceased 25/5/2022; Bicalutamide HT tablets ceased 27/6/2022. PSA reduced to 0.01. Flushing has reduced considerably but urinary frequency increased to every hour & 2 or 3 times during night...
Hello My mother managed 4 cycles of CAPOX before having to stop due to neuropathy and then infections. Her last dose of Oxyplatin was mid- April. The oncologist advised that the symptoms would likely lessen over a few months. However they are actually...
Hi I am on Zoladex and Letrozole and in a medical menopause. I have been given the option to have my ovaries removed but no help in making an informed decision taking into consideration risks / benefits. Is was wondering if there is any information /...
Hello, I was on Dexamethasone 8mg for a month, and frankly felt truly awful! It interacted with my antidepressants leaving me feeling as high as a kite, like I was a prophet (no joke!). Sometimes angry, and sometimes very teary. I also ate everything...
My treatment plan is 3 x ec then 3 x doc. I have had 2 ex and my 3rd is next week. When I saw my oncologist before treatment he said I wont be having a picc line when I asked, I wanted one because of my anxiety over needles. First treatment they couldn...
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