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My mum has entered the terminal phase of her illness. She is receiving palliative end of life care. Sickness and diarrhoea (mixed with constipation too) seem to be happening more frequently. The stomach pains are clearly causing her pain. Is this normal...
My wife has just started treatment with Sotorasib but is experiencing extreme tiredness and fatigue is this normal Many thanks
I was diagnosed with asymptomatic myloma a year or two ago and want to make plans for the time when I start getting symptoms. Although in my late 70's, I am still very fit. Can anyone here give me a feel for how the disease progresses, what the symptoms...
Hi, My sister has just been diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, she had an MRI and mammogram and then the results of these was the TNBC and had spread to one lymph node. This was 2 weeks ago and since then she has been waiting for an appointment...
I was diagnosed by my Dermatologist that I waited 7 months for referral for due to itchy skin lumps on my face scalp and arms The preliminary biopsy showed lymphoma that was on the 3 rd of January biopsy was done on 8th of December. They said they were...
Hi, Would anyone know what I should be expecting with regards to treatment and recovery please. A bit of background history… My smears have been abnormal since 2019, have always shown high risk HPV. I have been having them yearly since. I had my...
I have had a positive fit test back after months of pain in stomach and bloating. I have two young children so naturally I’m tired but what is normal and what is worrying?! I get seven hours a night but NEVER waste up refreshed?! I’m so scared
Hi, I was diagnosed with T3b N1 M0, Gleason 10 prostate cancer. Had a PSA score of 15 on diagnosis, 2.0 in December after 3 months hormone therapy and I commenced 20 fractions of RT in Dec finishing week before Xmas. Have a tel appt with oncologist next...
Hello! I have stage 4 Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma. Currently undergoing 6 months of NIVO AVD (12 treatments total). I just finished round 4 and I am now struggling with the feeling of something being stuck in my throat. My tonsil is normal. I can swallow...
What is the average life expectancy for a man diagnosed with sacomatoid RCC T2a carcinoma disease?
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