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Hi, can you advise please re swollen hands? My husband had bowel cancer last year and 12 sessions of chemotherapy which ended on 5th Jan this year. He still has a lot of post-chemo symptoms, including neuropathy in his hands, feet and lower legs, and...
Hi my hubby had his prostate removed in February this year, but on his last check it was discovered that it is now in his pelvic area, we are both in shock, he is on hormone tablets and starts injections tomorrow, after taking this new development in...
Hello, My Mum’s histology was t1 N0 M0 L0 R1 she did not need any further treatment as it was a very early cancer. just wondering what the ‘R1’ stands for. I’ve googled it and wish I hadn’t. I’m assuming her surgeon and the MDT would have contacted...
Hi I am Sammy 46 gay receiver man . I had been treated fir anal cancer 8 months ago and I had excellent response to the treatment after the first check up . We all know how scary and worried is facing cancer and it’s treatment for only that reason...
I have just been diagnosed with grade two triple negative Apocrine cancer. Apparently this is really rare and I can't find any information about Apocrine cancer or what is the recommended treatment. Can you help or guide me in the right direction to where...
I wonder if colorectal/anal cancer could cause tingling sensations in feet. Also reduced sensation in the genitals. This has been going on since approximately 2016.
My husband 9 bladder cancer operation has been cancer,it’s stressing us so much when he snaps it’s ok but if I snap back he gets huffy we always coped before but this is hard he is 87 had cancer 4 years
My very frail, bed ridden 93 year old mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer following the discovery of a large lump on her chest. She doesn't want any treatment and the doctor said they wouldn't consider it anyway. However we haven't been able...
My son has bowel cancer. He has had surgery. Today he had a blood test, Sunday CT scan and a colonoscopy on the 23rd May. Do they have to wait until all the tests are completed before you get the results or do you get them individually
Hi in 2019 I had a biopsy and was diagnosed with prostate cancer, a Gleason score of 3+3. In 2022 another biopsy was done and no cancer was found in those samples. I have had a further biopsy in February, as my PSA is rising again, and I have just...
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