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Hello i have received a referral following a doctors appointment for an abnormal lump. My referral appointment says “suspected cancer”. In the appointment she said not to worry but that seems like quite a scary term for the appointment. Does that mean...
Hi, I had lumpectomy and radiotherapy for breast cancer in June 2023 and began Letrozole about November when all treatment completed, but have had awful side effects, hot flushes (had acupuncture for this), mood swings, night sweats - but especially joint...
After surgery on 6th March I found out that I had a melanoma on my back. I spoke to consultant on 23rd may and was told my melanoma was stage 2c. He then recommended sentinel node biopsy and wide local excision. I am still awaiting this surgery and concerned...
My sister was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in December 2022 after having what she was told was a cyst removed from her neck but was actually metastatic melanoma. It was named stage 4 as was a bit in her lung and her thigh but brain scan was clear...
My mum was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in Feb this year. She was fit enough to be offered the Whipple's procedure (Mid March), she has made great progress, and although food and gut health have been issues, this did not slow down her progression...
Hi, My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancel with secondary in the spine. He was prescribed a course of Bicalutamide 50mg and is waiting for radiotherapy. Should he be taking this medication right up until the radiotherapy starts? He was only prescribed...
Hello. I have stage 4 PCa, mCRPC. Was diagnosed T3b in 12/2014. Gleason 9. I have been on ADT and Zytiga but PSA rising. I recently tested positive for BRCA2 and started Lynparza June 1, 2024. Main SEs are extreme fatigue and altered taste. i accept that...
Good Morning my MIL has been diagnosed with cancer and is suffering with pain in her stomach. She is having pain relief but it does not seem to help. She is still awaiting a biopsy to confirm the stage she is at. But has been told it could be up to 3...
Hi I have had bowel cancer two years ago and had been doing well since I had my stoma reversal and all was going well. I went up 2 weeks ago for my check up and had my scan and it has shown up the characteristics of a non benign growth on my liver. The...
Hi, I’m looking for a bit of advice regarding my mum. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer but has developed clots on her lungs, developed peritoneal disease and now has pulmonary nodules. Does this mean the cancer has spread? Also I’m worried because...
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