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My husband had prostate cancer and his prostate was removed about 2.5 years ago leaving him cancer-free with no further treatment required except 3-monthly blood tests. Until 6 months ago, the results were as expected e.g. 0.1 but more recently the level...
Good morning I have recently had a QFIT test done via gp and this is what has come back Quantitv faecal immunochem tst Commentary: (nali) - Book Appointment within 1 week GP • Quantitv faecal immunochem tst (14 ug Hb/g) they have booked me in...
Hi, I have had surgery to remove a large tumour from my breast, triple negative BC. The NHS suggest chemotherapy first however I feel so scared. I am considering radiotherapy hoping for less side effects. My question is: as the surgeon has removed the...
I have been diagnosed with womb cancer grade one and been given a date for a hysterectomy eight weeks away. Should I be worried about the wait? Is it worth trying to go privately ? Thank you
Hi I had stage 3 breast cancer in 2015 July this year I had a hysterectomy and both my ovaries had tumors and a mass in my uterus. I'm on chemotherapy. The tumors were Krukenberg tumors looking into this the outcome is not good I really want to know...
I am having chemo for breast cancer and I am experiencing a really cold head. If I take the temperature of my forehead it's 36.5 but if I take the temperature of the top of my head it's come up 33 or doesn't read, just says low. I have a headache all...
Hello my hubby as metastatic malignant melanoma which was diagnosed six months ago and I don’t know what symptoms to look for to know when things are getting really bad and he should be in the hospice. No one has given me a guide of what to look for,...
Hi, I am trying to piece some things together, trying to get my head straight while trying to get an appointment. I have had a hiatal hernia for around 5 years, and had an endoscopy around 4 years ago that diagnosed this. I have been on PPI's for...
We've been told my dad's prostate cancer has returned and spread to his bones and.possibly other organs since he has lesions on his liver. He has dementia. At first they put him under a certain order because he was confused and agitated; didnt know where...
Hi I’m currently working over 40 hours a week in a hospitality company, I was diagnosed with secondary bone cancer nearly three years ago and am taking various medications to keep it at bay, but the last few weeks although I have been able to do my work...
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