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I was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer 7 years ago, it had spread to spine, ribs and pelvis, though not severely. Since then I’ve been taking Letrozole and Palboclib, the latter 75mg, and on a 5-week cycle rather than 4 because my neutrophils never...
Hi, I had surgery last year for breast cancer. I am so grateulf to have had treatment- surgery , radiotherapy, medicstion....but my breasts are different sizes now. I had my annual review and so relieved to be cancer free. My surgeon said he didnt think...
My hair is growing back slowly in all directions. I need something to tame it such as gel or wax. Can you recommend anything? I've been using Routine shampoo and conditioner or the Cornish seaweed company shampoo/conditioner. Thank you.
Please coukd you advise. I am about to start chemo/immunotherapy but now need some dental treatment and a tooth extracted as have fractured the root of a crown. Tooth is in upper front and very wobbly. Tooth needs to be extracted. Should I do this now...
Hi after harmony therapy and radiotherapy treatment in june2025 i am on recovery mode as per consultant monitor me for 2 years but sex life is zero since last may including size of penis gone too small also how can one improve this as bit frustrating...
Hello, I have TNBC Grade 3 and have undergone a lumpectomy and chemotherapy. I also had genetic testing which confirmed that I have the genetic mutation. I now have to have a double mastectomy and an oophorectomy to reduce my risk of ovarian cancer. ...
This last month I have deteriorated and it has been confirmed the colorectal cancer has gone to my lungs and peri aortic lymph nodes. Nearly a month ago I ran for the last time. It was extra exhausting but I battled through it thinking it was caused by...
Daughter had ipet and it said ds score 3 cmr and in remission. At her 8th out of 12 treatments they delayed a week because neutrophils were low. Will that affect outcome on end of treatment pet scan or make any hiding cancer cells resistant to the last...
Hi, I have a question regarding my recent diagnoses. I was diagnosed with melanoma and breast cancer within 2months of each other. I am currently on two treatment pathways - two hospitals and yeah its a bit chaotic! I have asked the question of...
I am looking after my dad and he is currently fighting an infection which has lead him to develop both bowel and urinary incontinence. I tried tena pads but they are not working. Having looked online I don't know what to buy for him that I can go out...
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