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I am currently waiting for the wide local excision and I the sentinel lymph node biopsy but my mental health has really dropped. My gp has prescribed anti depressants but I have realised a big part of the problem is I’m now scared of my own skin. I have...
diagnosed of triple negative breast cancer My chemo nurse just called asking me to take weekly paclitaxel plus carbo that means 1 st week the carboplatin with Paclitaxel then carboplatin alone for 2nd and 3 rd week then again paclitaxel and carboplatIm...
Hi my son of 36 was diagnosed with tongue cancer 11 months ago due to smoking and working in a wood dust environment and has since had his tongue removed , a flap made from his thigh and chest. He underwent chemo and radio therapy which finished last...
My understanding is my picc line can be used for blood tests. This would be excellent for me as I have deep small veins so taking blood is difficult. I went for blood tests today but was told the nurse could not use my picc line as he was untrained...
Following my second Docetaxel infusion my little toenail fell off last night. There's no sign of infection but it is a bit sore. Should I be covering it with a plaster or something? Is there anything else I should avoid? Worried about doing the wrong...
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with BC and seeing Oncologist tomorrow for treatment plan at NHS who have been brilliant. I do have private health care, fully comprehensive cancer treatment and don’t know what to do, stick with NHS as friends who have...
I had a colposcopy done 2 weeks ago and 2 biopsies done, I rang earlier today to see if my results were back and the receptionist said they had been sent to histology this morning and my consultant was in a meeting with doctors and nurses and would call...
Finished chemo 3 months ago. Docetaxel. Feeling fine except still get lots of wind, burps and flatulence after eating. Constipation makes it worse. Similar to when I was on chemo but much milder. Still annoying! How long should I expect this to continue...
I have developed a swelling in my left hand over the last few days. it is a bit painful to touch and i am wondering if it could be lymphoedema? I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal over a year ago. But this seems to have come out of nowhere - I have...
Hello, I don't actually know how to feel about the information I got. I know I'm very lucky. I had my appendix removed a couple of months ago and I got a call today to say that they had found a NET that was below stage 1 and hadn't spread. It was...
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