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Apologies as I'm not sure if I should talk to a nurse or a dietitian. Could not find here in the online communities of ask an expert the option for dietitians In my culture, the ingestion of aloe vera pasteurised juice is encouraged, given the properties...
I was told this week that my liver and colon cancer were inoperable and that there were now just two options left to me. A) Palliative Chemo B) Palliative Care I have opted - for the moment - for palliative chemo but I am having second thoughts...
Hi there, I had operations for cancer of the vulva in 2012, I have had other lumps removed periodically over the yrs. My partner and I have not been intimate in about 3 yrs, various reasons, but I just found out that my situation may contribute towards...
Hi I was diagnosed with a STS four weeks ago and told there was spread into my right lung. I saw the chest consultant yesterday and the spread is much bigger than I thought, so no surgical intervention is possible. I am booked for a pelvic clearance on...
Generally are the side effects of Kadcyla as bad as Docetaxel/Carboplatin?
Hello, I would like to ask for some advice. I'm 9 weeks after radical hysteroctomy, having radiotherapy now , had already 8 sessions. My problem is my sensitive bowel problem. I know diarrhoea can be a side effect of radiotherapy. The radio team advised...
Hi, my husband had his first injection of Decapeptyl on 16th December. All good to start with, but now has atrial fibrillation and shortness of breath. He has trouble breathing when lying down. He has had atrial fibrillation in the past but not as bad...
I started chemotherapy 4 days ago, and since last night I’ve had the most excruciating lower back pain that even painkillers aren’t touching. Is this normal? I haven’t had any other symptoms so far. thanks
I find myself wondering why they do this as part of a cystectomy? Taking some of the intestine away to form the conduit out, means interfering with that system, as well as the urinary parts. Surely with the advances in medical science, a purpose made...
Hi there i was just wondering…. What’s the likelihood of being able to have a baby with blood cancer? I have polycethemia vera and I’m jak2 positive, as a result of the PV I have portal vein dvt and gastric varices myself an my partner do not...
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