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Hi there, my dad (74) was diagnosed with bowel cancer with traces on the liver in July 2023, he had folfox chemo originally, 6 rounds and then had a colostomy operation, then 6 rounds more which finished last July. Due to some massive admin cock ups...
Diagnosed with endometroid cancer Dec 2024. Because of my heart Failure diagnosis/pacemaker earlier 2024 and Diabetes, They decided I was not suitable for hysterectomy or other treatment, except for the Mirena coil inserted during the biopsy. No staging...
Hello, My partner has been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer (Gleason 3 + 4). We have been told that he needs treatment (radio / surgery) but we haven't met the oncologist yet (8th May). The Macmillan Booklet is v helpful and also mentions...
Is it possible to have blood in stool, then nothing for 6 months, a clear CBC and blood tests, and then blood in stool again now? Do colon cancer symptoms come and go like that? (No weight loss, fever, fatigue, but have had some constipation and lower...
Hey there, My Grandma was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, she opted for no treatment. We, as a family are respectful of her choice. She recently was moved from hospital to a nursing home for palliative/end of life care. Grandma is...
I was going through the NHS after being diagnosed with breast cancer my histology reports after removal of 1.8cm tumour showed 0.5 clear margin but they wanted 1mm so had 2 further ops and still no clear margins. It is store positive but HER negative...
Hello I was wondering if I could get some advice? I've had on and off anus bleeding for 5ish years now. I'm quite young (24), but doctors keep ignoring my concerns cause of my age. Could bleeding for this long on and off be something benign? And...
Hands in pain thumb not working normal after Abraxane chemo. Does the use of hands and knees come back?
Good afternoon I have just had my axillary seroma drained of 250ml fluid prior to radiotherapy. I have been told to lie flat for 1 hour each morning and afternoon. I am wearing a tight bra as instructed but does this need to be removed when I lie...
Good Morning, Some advice please. I had a colonoscopy and scan over a week ago. The colonoscopy revealed at the Proximal descending colon there was a tumour of malignant appearance 35cm from the anal verge. Six biopsies were taken. Additionally, polyps...
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