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Hello, I had a colonoscopy today they removed 5 polyps they are benign, but one they found was top of anus and a lesion which was 8mm in the rectum, when I asked was it cancer they said the lesion appeared to be AIN 8mm and polyp that looked the same...
my grandfather was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two years ago and now, 2 weeks ago, the chemotherapy treatment was changed to a "better" one. But since May 21, my grandfather hasn't eaten anything substantial, so he is given infusions with all the...
My mum has recently been diagnosed with lung ca with mets to the brain, bones and adrenal glands. Previously the healthiest woman I know. She’s only 55 god bless her. I just don’t know what to do. I’m a nurse, in my 20’s previously working in palliative...
Any single woman / women couples that got NHS funding due to cancer can help me out? I would like to freeze embryos, but everyone in the clinic I am tells me something different and are now saying bc I’m single I can’t freeze embryos even if I pay for...
Hi, what is the benefit of having this test? My consultant recommended the Colour test which includes the BRCA gene. My mum and I both were diagnosed with breast cancer 2013 . 2024 mum was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I have April 19th been...
My son has rectal cancer and has an appointment for a treatment plan next week he is getting a lot of stomach ache could this be coming from the cancer
Good evening I finished chemotherapy two months ago and my ct scan afterwards was clear. My diagnosis was bowel cancer. My concern is that I’m putting on weight rapidly and I’m eating healthier then ever and exercise 4-5 times a week. It doesn’t feel...
Hi, I've had strip washes since Sunday. Am I now able to shower and wash where my incisions are full radical nephrectomy left kidney removal. My dressings don't look oozed. I was told they are all dissolving stitches. If I shower today will I open up...
I am on FLOT for stomach cancer, my 4th cycle is now. I never used to have sleep issues but now I wake up every 2 to 3 hrs regardless of what time I go to bed. I believe this is connected to some of the medication I am on including steroids. When...
I’ve been having first round of immunotherapy injections. Made me feel absolutely awful & had severe neck pain too. Triage nurse said to stop them & do feel more with it today. Is this normal? Felt so ill yesterday I couldn’t have Picc line done
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