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Stage 4 metastatic colon cancer. Hello, im just wondering if anyone knows why a certain chemotherapy combination is chosen. Specifically for colorectal cancer, why are some patients placed on Capox/folfox as a first line but some patients are placed...
I have a very random. Complicated. One of the kind cases. Need to speak to someone who has time and may need to do research. I have questions, which I understand may not be able to be answered but hopefully some stats or facts could be sent my way...
This is a question on behalf of my mother-in-law, who is 84 years old. She has been suffering from chronic anaemia, loss of appetite, and pain in the back and shoulders. Her specialist (in Kolkata, India) recommended a range of blood tests. The latest...
Can I do anything to help my leukocytes grow? My doctor advises against any supplements as I'm in the immunotherapy programme. I got some pills to take daily, but I was wondering if I can do anything lifestyle or diet wise to help the results. Also, any...
How many sessions of radiotherapy will my son have before he has surgery for coletectal cancer. The cancer hasn't spread outside the bowel
I’m at present taking chemotherapy tablets Abemaciclib and I’m going to Europe soon on holiday can you advise if I need a letter from my doctor to take them through security, they are listed on the back of my repeat script as supplied by out of practice...
After a spine and sacral Epedimoma GradeII tumours I have scars in a flap shape lower back upper buttock.. I have tried massasing hydrating, but it get more painfull. Will cortisone cream work... I spent too much money already
I had a total hysterectomy for ovarian cancer and was told I need 6 sessions of chemo (pc) then get a ct scan at the end. now I've to get the scan after 3rd session. I've worked myself into a state of anxiety re this. why a scan half way through my chemo...
I'm dad's carer. He has stage 4 lung cancer. Diagnosed in 2018 but diagnosed wirh stage 4 in Sept 2022 and told he had 9 to 12 months but is doing well considering Was spread to lymph nodes in 2022 and adrenal gland Recently his eye sight is changing...
I was diagnosed with her2 bc in 2020. At that time I was advised to stop hrt. I am now suffering from extreme vaginal dryness. I have tried lubricants and moisturisers but sex is still extremely uncomfortable. I have been looking into using Estring but...
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