If you are experiencing new symptoms please call NHS Direct on 111 and in an emergency please call 999.
I had an ultrasound scan of my abdomen. The sonographer have a measurement of 30mm from the gallbladder. On my nhs app under health conditions it now says I have poly of gallbladder. I have to wait 2 weeks for a gp appointment to talk about this. But...
My husband has had a stent fitted in order to make eating easier, but it doesn't. He exists on Weetabix and Porridge, has been prescribed nutritious drinks but is inconstant discomfort. I am at my wits end thinking of how I can encourage him to eat. Meat...
I had radiotherapy last august also brachytherapy Since about Feb I have a burning sensation whislt weeing also sometimes after or before the consultant is talking about bladder lining ?
Hello I have just finished 6 rounds of pacactaxal and carboplatin I am suffering from numbness in feet tingling burning pain that travels up my legs I also have dizziness when getting up from lying down and standing When I walk I have moments were...
Hello I was hoping you might be able to give some advice and guidance. My nearly 83 year old Mum was told by her GP on the 14 June that she has stage 4 cancer. This was after the results of a bone scan Mum had on the 8th June as the GP thought Mum had...
I had this procedure on the 22nd june and am now at home but I am in considerable pain. The area is very hard and swollen.is this normal? It does seem to be getting worse not better. The groin area is just really sore the dressing is still in place when...
Hello,I hope I am not misusing your time, i had a radical hysterectomy (keyhole)in August 2021 following a diagnosis of grade 3 cancer.I had ten lymph nodes removed and tissue examined and I was very relieved to be told it was Stage 1a.I have hip pain...
My Dad has been having chemo and immunotherapy for almost a year now. Side effects haven't been pretty but a noticeable problem we are having, is weight loss. It's reaching dangerous levels. The cancer is incurable but we're at the point where starvation...
Hi Was referred after finding a breast lump, which seems to just appear. Feels 5cm at least. I thought when GP examined she did not feel any axillary lymph nodes. Nor did I on self examination. I’m a Doctor (Psych). A few days before the clinic apt...
Though I’m aware of the procedure with regard to tests being analysed, collated, discussed and agreed upon prior to the patient being fully informed and prognosis given, my husband is struggling with the mental strain of it all. We have had it confirmed...
Although we take care to ensure accuracy, Macmillan Cancer Support does not accept liability for the information and materials provided or referenced in Ask an Expert or for any errors or omissions in them, or for third-party information or services such as other websites we may link to. The information and materials provided or referenced in Ask an Expert are for information purposes only and are not intended to be legal, financial or medical advice or opinions. If you need more details on your rights, please contact a financial, legal or other appropriate adviser.
We recommend that you consult your doctor if you are concerned about your health. Any You should not rely on any information and materials provided or referenced in Ask an Expert including by our Experts as they are not a replacement for advice, diagnosis or treatment from your medical team, and our Experts cannot provide a second opinion to that of your medical team.
Your question can be read by others – so please don't post your contact details or any other information that could personally identify you. Please read our Terms and Conditions and Community Guidelines for more details.
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007
