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I have recently been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma grade one,and have had a ct scan and pet scan.the suggested treatment is stereotactic radiotherapy. Is this commonly used for this cancer and is it usually successful.? What are the side effects and...
I am 63 have hpv pos 16 oropharynx scc. Stage 1. I have completed chemo and radiation neatly a month ago. Everything tastes like metal when will my tastebuds come back and eat normal again? I’m drinking protein drinks and bone broth. And is chemo or radiation...
Hello; I’m not sure if I’m posting in the right place but I’m looking for a little reassurance if possible? I can’t thank you enough for letting me offload here. I apologise for the lengthy essay I will no doubt end up typing. I had stage 1b triple...
Hi guys, I’m new here and I don’t know where to turn. I’ve had a lump in my lateral femur above my knee around 2 years and it’s become extremely painful to the point I can barely walk. my doctor sent me to physiotherapy, the therapist sent me for an...
It’s a really simple question but I can’t get an answer. people on chemotherapy can not eat any foods containing containing live cultures. This includes blue cheese, unpasteurised milk cheese and yoghurt. Now, it appears to me that all major manufacturers...
After some advise please. At present I have a cold and and due my third cycle of chemo next week. I haven’t been in school for the last 2 days because of feeling rotten. I was hoping to go back tomorrow but have been told we have 2 cases of chicken pox...
Can I be treated if I have stage 3 vulvar cancer? (Dimension: 125/62/54 mm) I took 2 cycles of different chemotherapy, but it doesn’t help. It’s there another treatment option available? The doctors in my country suggested just palliative radiotherapy...
Hi i am writing regarding my concern of my recent tests i had at hospital, I had a teo week referral to ENT due to throat pain , hoarseness and a few others issues. I was sent for a Fluoroscopy and a MRI of neck with contrast. I was then called 3 days...
I have stage 4 colorectal cancer and have just finished my first round of chemo next 1 is in 2 weeks one of the chemotherapy I'm having is cold sensitive and I've been told to avoid cold drinks for a few days do you know how long I have to avoid them...
In Sept 23 I was first diagnosed with G2 Low Grade pTa Bladder Cancer with a diverticakum. After a TURBT procedure I had a course of Chemotherapy x 6. This proved to be unsuccessful. In Sept 24 I was reviewed and diagnosed with G3 pTa High Grade Plus...
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