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Hi I’m just really angry / concerned about my Grandads treatment. He was diagnosed in June but they was unsure as to what type of cancer it was, had PET scan / CT scans etc. They said the cancer was incurable but liveable , suggested treatment was an...
My son had a biopsy of his prostate 29/6/25. There is no sign of a result. Please would you kindly advise if the samples would be viable after 9 to 10 weeks or more. My thanks in advance.
Hello, I am wondering what the relationship is between HTLV and a gamma delta cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Could an infection with the virus have lead to the cancer above? Would the patient have been informed of virus positivity? I am filling in a blood...
Hi lost my husband a few months ago to stage 4 Glioblastoma's and my world fell apart. I’m really struggling to come to terms with the whole personality change in him after his biopsy. He was a caring loving husband who treated me like a queen. But...
Hi my mom in law has been admitted into palliative care in Scotland, I had an infusion on Thursday 21st, is it wise/safe to travel to see her ,I was thinking of going via ferry?
Today is Sun. Aug 24 2025. I've had a swollen lymph node on my neck, presumably from infection in my mouth. Hurts to swallow. I waited almost 3 weeks til I went to E. R. in Thursday Aug 21 21Thinking it may get better on its own( I e had lumps before...
I start adjuvant capox next Wednesday after pan proctocolectomy with permanent iliostomy on 1st July. Just 2 positive lymph nodes so next step adjuvant capox for 3 cycles. I had my new patient talk with the chemo nurse today and asked if I could try...
I had surgery 6 weeks ago for mandiblectomy, which included surgery to remove a bone from my left leg.The leg wound is still not healed. Radiotherapy is not in place yet but I’m worried about the delay. How long is usual, could cells be reforming?
So my dad was diagnosed stage 4 brain tumour with 3-4 months left. we asked to be put on hospice waiting list as a family feel he needs more care from people who know what they are doing. The hospice nurse and doctor came to visit my dad and we were told...
Failed hysteroscopy what next?
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