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Left thyroid nodule oncocytic metaplasia. ? Oncocytic lesion and labelled THY3F. Any advise on these results. I have seen the ENT consultant and have been told that I need my left side of my thyroid removed and then it will be tested for any cancer...
Hi I had breast surgery on 28th January still get pain under armpit and down arm like a tight burning feeling is this normal
Hi A basal cell carcinoma was spotted on the end of my nose during a routine follow up for a squamous cell carcinoma on my ear in July 2025. It was confirmed as a BCC a few weeks later. I saw a surgeon who said it will be removed and will involve...
Hi I had brachytherapy treatment for localised prostate cancer back in 2019 .The good news its managed to treat the cancer but I have had ongoing pain and passing blood since the treatment which has resulted in three cyclostomes where surgeon has removed...
Good evening, I've recently started Imiquimod cream 3 alternate days for two weeks.I have finished the first weeks course and absolutely nothing has happened. Is this normal ? Or do I presume it's not going to work.IIt wasn't the specialists first choice...
Hello i will be having surgery in March for a lumpectomy and removal of some lymph nodes. I have read that to reduce the risk of lymphoedema a compression sleeve is advised. Would I need to speak to my hospital before this to get measured or fitted...
Hi I'm kristina I'm 36 amd have been diagnosed with early breast cancer I haven't had treatment yet I go on the 17th to hospital to find out what the plan will be but I'm just wondering can you get pains my lump is on right breast at the side next to...
In 2025 I went through a year of chemotherapy surgery and radiation for HER2 positive breast cancer.I had some difficulties getting through the chemotherapy due to horrendous side effects and at surgery was found to still have 30/40% live cancer in my...
I had CAR-T in Nov 2019 for refractory dlbcl. I then had a severe CRS and nearly died. I was in a coma for almost 3 week. I had a cancer relapse 9 months later and had radiotherapy, and have now been in remission for just over 5 years. I get a LOT of...
My son who is 4 is constantly tired and ive just had his blood work back and it shows high levels of B12 for no real reason. I wondered if anyone had this come back on their blood work before? I know its a massive jump to think of Cancer but i have read...
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