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Hi I had 5 weeks worth of radiotherapy across my pelvis at the beginning of last year and then had a vaginalectomy in July. My smear test was due last year. Do I still need to have a smear test as I've had radiotherapy in that area and am currently...
Hi I had TURBT 4 weeks ago . Two weeks later I had a urine infection. I’m worried having one so quickly might mean I still have cancer. my gp seems very busy and doesn’t even discuss my cancer diagnosis with me. I had 9 uti infections in 2 years...
Not sure if this is the right forum. I've tried to book in for a facial, waxing, massage just to treat myself before my treatment start next week. I had my hip replaced in December and started Letrozole then. Next week it will be radiotherapy and taking...
Hello I had my operation for bowel cancer on 26/11/21 and have a permanent stoma and colostomy bag. Before I left hospital I had a time when I went to the loo and noticed I was bleeding from my bottom. A nurse came and examined then told my dr who said...
Hi, I am messaging you in relation to my mum. My mum had womb cancer in 2017 and was diagnosed with metatastic womb cancer to lung in May/June 2021. My mum started hormone treatment in July 2021, these didn't work and we were told the cancer had...
Hello, I am 51 and have just finished radiotherapy for the 2nd time, to the opposite breast. I am scared to death that I am going to get cancer again somewhere else and it won't be picked up in time. I didn't feel my Oncologist was supportive, just pretty...
Hi. I have a sister with this kind of cancer. She's had recent ops to remove bits of bowel, but has limited knowledge about her cancer, stages and prognosis and is desperate to know more, but she's scared too. The hospital has a clinical specialist nurse...
I had first lot of chemo last Thurs do visitors who come to see me have to wear a mask.when Can I visit my 5 & 7 year old grandchildren
Hi After 7 months of inconclusive results from Ultrasound, ct scans, FNA’s pet scan etc, I had a selective neck dissection last month. I am expecting results on Tuesday at my post op appointment. Firstly, is it normal to be referred to Cancer Clinic...
Hello! I am currently 56. I had a lumpectomy (lymph nodes were clear) almost 5 years ago and have been on Tamoxifen since then. Before starting Tamoxifen my periods had become horribly heavy and close together so I assume I was in Perimenopause. After...
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