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Hi x l finished my radiotherapy on 9th July 2024. 30 sessions for squamous cell carcinoma at the base if the tongue. My mouth problems started end of June and gradually got worse. I hoped they would start to improve after end of treatment. However its...
I am a big planner and this has pushed me even further. Newley diagnosed and looking at options and information. Right now a worry is if I have a double Mastectomy how long will I need to be in hospital? Also if you are having treatment at a center a...
Hi - I have just had PSA score back of 11.8 and having googled it am worried sick it's Cancer. I have a history of Prostatitis and UTI's but have never had a score this high (previous highest was 8) I'm 51 years old and generally in good health. Does...
Finished my treatment in December recently had blood test and GP rang me to say my lymphocytes levels were low and normally I would be referred to a haematologist but because I have had treatment he is going to speak to my oncologist do I need to...
I've just been diagnosed with 'Bilateral invasive breast cancer. Left side multifocal Grade 2 ductal. One focus is oestrogen and progesterone positive and HER2 negative and the other is triple positive. Right side Grade 1 invasive lobular cancer oestrogen...
Stress due to waiting for results
Hi. I am currently recovering from a lumpectomy following a breast cancer (ER+ and HER-). While still awaiting results following the op, I believe I will soon be put on hormone treatment. Does this mean I will enter menopause immediately on taking medication...
I work in a primary school and this week the children are receiving their nasal flu vaccine. This is a live vaccine. I am 16 weeks post chemo and am aware I should steer clear of the children but for how long do I need to keep myself safe for please?...
I was diagnosed with suspected SCC on my forehead last week and am waiting for an appointment with the plastic surgeon. It seemed to appear from nowhere and in three weeks has grown at an alarming rate and is quite uncomfortable. My dermatologist has...
Can you please advise me what is the Recovery time after breast surgery for Lumpectomy & Lymph node removal? I am ER+ and on tablets now but have to have surgery soon.
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