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My mum is refusing a lymph node biopsy. She has an idea in her head that she knows what type of cancer she has and thinks the nhs are wasting time so cancelled her appointment. she was referred to CUP with multiple disseminated malignancies, with a...
I am 12+ months clear of my RT and last HT implant and my most recent PSA test in February '25 showed <0.05 which is obviously encouraging. I am told that if it rises within certain parameters then more HT is likely to be offered (which is fine by me...
Not been feeling great for a while. Lost 2 and half stone in 8 months, blood tests & LFT results "very concerning" to GP so was referred on 2 week wait this week (3rd June) for suspected cancer. I have mild-moderate jaundice and am itching like crazy...
I was diagnosed with Stage 4 oesophageal cancer a year ago which had spread to my lymph nodes and liver. I completed 6 rounds of chemo which successfully shrank all tumours, and I have continued with Herceptin every 3 weeks. My lastest scan has shown...
Hello, I am having an urgent pet ct and have had lots of repeat bloods taken. I was handed a leaflet about chemotherapy and a clinical nurse. But nobody told me I have cancer despite being sat in a chemotherapy ward. My consultant has booked my follow...
Hi Just finished my 3rd cycle of chemo tabs. Im experiencing chemo fog especially mornings. Im on 4gms of steroids daily and also on 2mg of keppra for seizures. Does keppra cause foggyness or is this just down to chemo side effects? Would an increase...
Good afternoon, I had my chemotherapy up till 24th September. Still having Immunotherapy. I am not sure how long does it takes to have your period back. I had Zoladex during my treatment. How can I find out more about this please. Very concern with...
Hi everyone, I had a neck dissection following tongue cancer removal about 8 weeks ago with no particular issues, but for the past 2 weeks have developed an intense earache that is causing considerable problems. I have tried massage, heat, cold, and...
I had surgery recently due to late stage ovarian cancer. After being discharged from hospital, surgical staples were removed two days ago, however there are lots of leakages from the wound now, there is also small gaps opening and infection. I am desperate...
I had a lumpectomy and partial radiotherapy 3 years ago for a grade 2 invasive carcinoma. A recent mammogram showed a cluster of microcalcifications in a different part of the same breast, which were not visible on ultrasound. I had a mammogram assisted...
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