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Hi, I had a wide local excision to the forearm and one sentinel lymph node removed. I had a skin flap for the excision and this became infected about two weeks ago, I finished a course of antibiotics. I’m concerned as I have had slight swelling...
Good morning, more questions I'm afraid. I have been reading on the chat forums about space oar to protect the rectum during RT on the prostate. Is this widely available under the NHS or is it only used in private treatment. Thanks again for your help...
I received a terminal prognosis of kidney cancer with secondaries in both lungs. The consultant I saw said it's not curable but treatable. Firstly I am petrified of dying and knowing I am dying - I am 66 and hope to be around for longer. The prognosis...
Help with lymph drainage in arm/ under arm
My wife has lung cancer, chronic COPD and anxiety and depression. She has been told by consultant nothing can be done, is this where palliative care comes in and if so how do we access it? as her quality of life is non-existent. No one should have...
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...
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