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Hello, Following a TURP operation I was diagnosed with Early Prostate Cancer (Gleason Score 6) I was told it's early stages and nothing to worry about but they wanted to do further tests to be on the safe side. Also previously DRE & PSA tests had not...
Hi, I am 8 weeks into recovery from my Whipple procedure, and progressing well, walking up to 10,000 steps on occasions. However I would like to start riding my push bike again. Do you think this is acceptable at this stage of my recovery? Thanks
I am currently completing my final of four cycles of chemotherapy following surgical removal of upper right lobe for adenocarcinoma. Lymph nodes were sampled and some involvent found so was offered the adjuvant chemotherapy I am coming to the end of....
I have recently been diagnosed with secondary BC. The skin on and around my nipple (a large area about 15cm square) is horrendously sore and inflamed and weeping. I have dressings to change every day, but it is incredibly painful, so am on strong painkillers...
My partner was diagnosed early November spots of mets to hip spine and rib , he was given prostap he had a failed biopsy in November, was supposed to be given another one at another hospital unfortunately not even been referred, until recently nobody...
Hi, my husband was diagnosed with Prostate cancer in October last year. He has always been fit and does a lot of hill walking. Since starting on Decapeptyl he has become very breathless and has put on quite a lot of weight. On the chat forum someone mentioned...
Hello. I had part of my bowel removed 8 days ago. When I use the toilet, it is still very runny. How long will this last
Hi there, my partner was recently diagnosed with bowel cancer which has spread to his liver and lungs. He is struggling to sleep. Hes been to the doctors to get some sleeping tablets but they dont always work. I was just wondering what else might help...
My Mom, was diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer shortly after her 80th birthday, she had a feeding tube fitted shortly after diagnosis. She completed chemo and radio therapy mid December. So, now, 6 weeks after completion the affects of the treatment have...
Good afternoon, I have been recently diagnosed with stomach cancer, I am currently waiting to hear what treatment I will receive. Please advise what to expect, the do's, don'ts etc... Thank you
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