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I was told by my OC that inflammation goes away and bone pain after chemo treatment is this true? I have heard horror stories about this not being the case. I see people in wheelchairs and walking with canes. I do not want this to be my future. I have...
Ive been having bloating and irregular bleeding so was sent on a 2 week pathway. I had an ultrasound scan and internal scan yesterday, I have just had a text to say that I will be receiving a call from Gynae-Oncology advanced nurse, so I am presuming...
Hi, I had a bcc diagnosis almost 5 years ago and very fortunately have been physically ok since ,mentally on the other hand has been extremely difficult. My question is early summer morning walks when sun is extremely bright around 7-8am duration of...
Hi, I'm starting treatment for womb cancer on Mon 19th. I first went to GP end of Jan as I started slight bleeding, was eventually diagnosed on March 20th. I have been more or less bleeding every day and stomach cramps off and on most of the time too...
Ulcers due to chemo. Tried mouth wash given by hospital, tried pineapple juice and gel going on to long. Not eating because of the pain.
Hiya, I was wondering if anyone could help me I'm looking after my grandad who is having BCG treatment he's just had his 8th installation but he has really complained that the nurse hurt him? He needed the toilet straight away and has had really bad...
This is long so thank you for taking the time to read. For several months I’ve experienced drenching night sweats, fatigue, loss of appetite, swollen pelvic lymph nodes and also in my neck. Additionally more recent symptoms have included persistent...
Hi, Would I be able to use deodorant? I haven’t used deodorant since I was told I have breast cancer 5 months ago. I will be having my 6th Chemotherapy next week. Thanks in Advance
Have been taking Letrozole for 5 months and it seems to be working in that my breast cancer is static, for now. However the joint pain is unbearable, especially in my hands. Is there another Hormone Therapy med that does not cause such pain?
Hello, I am trying to understand the full extent of the terminology used in a recent clinic letter. I have tried googling it but I find this confusing and extremely concerned as I do not believe I am understanding it fully. A recent surgery for an...
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