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A recent CT scan revealed 2 new masses in my husbands stomach area which have been identified as part of his pancreas regrowing - is that possible? Does that actually mean the pancreas is breaking up and parts are migrating into his stomach?
I thought a GP would ge central in a cancer journey. Couldn't be more wrong. Just attempted to get appt merely to check chest/lungs b4 a radiotherapy appt meeting. My thinking was, if not clear it could be dealt with in the 2 weeks I have b4 appt. I was...
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I have a question. I just had mastectomy with implant reconstruxctuon 1month ago. Wound is healing well but i noticed a hard lump/bump on the implant site? Is that normal? Im waiting for my oncologist since im supposed to start chemo but i noticed this...
My dad finished radiotherapy on his throat in October and this week had his PET scan to see if has gone or has grown else where, he has been asked to go in to see his consultant for the results, is this normal? He is very scared is bad news
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