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Hi, I just want to say thank you so much for being here to answer our questions. This really means a lot to us! Background Info: 41 years old, diagnosed with Stage 3 TNBC (>9 cm tumor, Bx ILC, pleomorphic type), which has spread to the lymph nodes ...
My husband as an appointment today re his lymph node biopsy he had a week ago. The hospital just rung to say his appointments been bought forward & needs a blood test. What blood test would be needed? There was no mention of this yesterday. As if...
Hi, I am on hormone treatment of the mirena coil now for 4 months for early stage endometrial cancer. My consultant has indicated that in approx 50% of cases, this can be an effective treatment but not been specific about whether the coil can be removed...
Can a (bone) tumour appear to have enlarged on an MRI scan due to inflammation?
I recently had breast and lymph node biopsies. They had to repeat the lymph node biopsy and on the second one I think they caught a nerve as I had a sharp pain go all the way down my arm. Ever since I have had constant pain, what feels like something...
I had a neck dissection last October and have recently noticed changes. My scalp is very dry and scaly and hair is thinner. Could you advise me as to which products might help. I also have to use Vaseline on my bottom lip due to facial palsy and my eye...
Good morning Really glad I found this website. I have a question regarding intercourse after a diagnosis of a bad pap smear/possibly cervical dysplasia. I had a pap3a1 lsil, so nog good but also not too concerning. No hpv (which I doubt but the test...
Hi, I had a breast cancer operation followed by radiotherapy last year. I was offered targeted therapy in the form of Abemaciclib but decided against this as I’m prone to diarrhoea. I’m looking to take out travel insurance- 1 of the questions asks if...
Hi I've finished treatment of chemotherapy and radiotherapy five years ago now, nut am getting muscle cramping in my neck quite frequently. I'm wondering if I could get a massage gun to help with it, or if it's safe to use one? Any advice would be appreciated...
My partner had tumour from tongue removed and neck dissection to remove lymph nodes. All margins are clear and lymph nodes are clear they are suggesting radiotherapy due to perineural invasion we dont know what to do should he have it or not ...
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