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Hi I finished radiotherapy to my right breast on 10th December 2021 and eventually the pain and swelling did subside and everything seemed to be back to normal. However just lately I have been swelling up overnight and although not constant have had...
I have today been told that I have been referred to Oncology after a radical neck dissection for metastatic Melanoma the primary was removed 18months ago from my face. The complication is the fact that I am being treated for Myeloma with Pomalidamide...
Hi, My mum was diagnosed recently with stage 4 small cell lung cancer. She started her first round of chemo last week and does not seem to be any better, if anything we think she is deteriorating. We know the treatment is palliative but we were all...
Hi. I have just undergone a mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction. My surgeon has said I need to wear a compression girdle for 2-3 months. However, I have had my surgery in Japan and the language barrier is not helping me understand what he needs me...
Im day 15 post keyhole radical hysterectomy & lymph node removal. I noticed a suture on my tissue this morning after using the toilet to pass urine only. I've had period type pains since ( new) . Im assuming this is normal& internal things sorting/ settling...
Hi, had a mastectomy on 4th February with 20 lymph nodes removed of which 9 were cancerous. I came out of Ashford Hospital TW16 the next day with two drains attached. I returned on 11 Feb to have one drain removed and the 18th for the second drain to...
Hi, I am 10 months post R mastectomy for a recurrence of breast cancer (same breast) this time with 1/3 lymph involved, ER 8, HER 2 negative I have recently been feeling swelling inside the armpit and thickening of the tissue to the front of the shoulder...
I have recently been diagnosed with secondary bone cancer and prescribed steroids and morphine initially. I’m waiting to hear from hospital but meantime the pain is unbearable. Can you recommended whom I can see for help as I can’t sleep of function ...
I presently have stage 4 gallbladder cancer which has spread to the liver. Can you explain why I have such sticky salvia in my mouth all the time. It feels like a gluey texture, I have been drinking plenty of water so I dont think its to do with...
I have been using a special toothpaste for two years after radiotherapy for tonsil cancer. Can I start using normal toothpaste now? My doctor will not be supplying it on prescription any more and I don’t go for check up on throat for six months. Many...
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