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Hello, I recently asked for a myeloma blood test due to a few symptoms. I had a urine test and there was no Bence Jones present. I cannot fully understand my blood test results. I am confused when people on the myeloma forum mention paraproteins...
I am almost about to begin treatment for throat cancer. I might need surgery, chemo and radiation. The doctor brought up a feeding tube. I am concerned with keeping my strength and weight up. What is the average amount of weight loss, and what can I do...
Hi I was diagnosed with grade 2 invasive ductal cancer er positive her2 negitive periareotar region back in November 24. I have tried to contact my cancer nurse but can never get hold of her to find out more. The lump is 2cm and I’ve been told I have...
Hello. Part of my breast drain tube appears full and blocked. It's been like this all day and haven't managed to get hold of my local NHS nurse. I'm worried fluid may be backing up as a result. If you agree, is there any way I can unblock this myself...
My PICO dressing is constantly buzzing!!! Every few seconds! It’s getting very annoying and I’ve had to turn it off a couple of times. Only the green light is flashing, no orange lights, the dressings itself feels tight and hard so I know it’s vacuumed...
My partner had testicular cancer at the start of 2024 and had said testicle removed. We thought that was the end of it and he was going to be ok. Fast forward a bit, he was rushed into hospital start of December struggling to breathe and a sky high heart...
After a bilateral mastectomy I had a surgical site infection in my left breast. I had a flush & new expander put in. That new expander ruptured & I have decided to go flat. What is the recovery time after this last surgery? I was hoping to go to Europe...
I was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. I received radiotherapy every day for a month and chemotherapy for three months. My last chemotherapy was 20th of January. I have been feeling pretty ok and been taking short walks throughout my treatment when...
Hello, my mum was due to have a mastectomy this week but they have found blood clots in her lungs. I’m anxious that treating the clots will leave too long a gap after chemo finishing and operating but I suppose safer to wait until they have gone to operate...
Hello I have a long going intercostal inflammation problem, which occaisionally flares up. I have this at the moment. It only responds to ibufropen. At the moment I am on Capacitabine Chemotherapy tablets for terminal bowel cancel can I take Ibefropen...
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