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Hi im a 41 year old, I've been having a ovarian cysts monitored for 1 year and a half it's now 5.9cm it grown a little bit since scans. It does not look sinister and blood tests are fine. I have opted for it to be removed but not yet concented. Its quite...
My GP diagnosed Suspected Lung Cancer aftet x-ray and CT scan, nodules found on lungs. Now going for Lung Function Test followed by another CT scan. How long will it take before I get a definite diagnosis?
I finished Chemo and radiotherapy five months ago.During treatment I was advised not to have prebiotic foods or over the counter supplements.Thankfully I have been given the all clear.Could I take a collagen supplement to help with hair and bone issues...
I've had my first of 6 chemo sessions. I want to buy some foam hand sanitiser hand wash for each sink. No idea what to order. Can you please advise me exactly what to buy? Thank you.
Good morning, I am on a new cycle of chemotherapy and immunotherapy over 18 weeks every 3 weeks for persistent cervical cancer. My team said to eat what I want and add more butter, have sugary foods if I want to like cookies, cakes, doughnuts. In some...
Hello. I am 47 and was diagnosed with CIN2 abnormal cells in 2018. For context, I was in a new relationship with a man and prior to that I was in a 10 year relationship with another man but never had an abnormal smear so it was very likely that I got...
Hello, May partner is recently going through treatment for Estrogen Positive Lobular Breast Cancer. She has had a lumpectomy for a small (16mm) lump and was successful with clear margins. Next up is 5 days Radiotherapy. The question is with Tamoxifen...
Hello, I am hoping someone can help if they have had a similar experience. A good friend had an operation to remove cancer from her bileduct. After undergoing chemotherapy, they have discovered it has spread to the lungs and they said the chemo is...
So I'm very aware I have health anxiety problems, however I'm having a few symptoms which the doctors are also unsure what it could be. So my symptoms include: - irregular periods. I've gone months without any bleeding and then a month bleeding. ...
I am HER2 positive and have secondary breast cancer, liver mets. I am currently on herceptin and pertuzumab every 3 weeks. I have neuropathy in my hands and feet and more recently in my lips and tongue which is gradually getting worse. Over the last 4...
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