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I’m still having chemotherapy for TNBC (I more lots of EC to have). I have noticed a small lump pop up in my armpit. My cancer hasn’t spread to my lymph’s (I have had 2 MRI’s which also confirmed this). I have had an infection in my mouth which required...
Hi, l have just started on oxaliplatin for stomach cancer. . I have been advised amongst other things not to drink or eat anything cold or even tepid. This could bring on breathing issues. As the weather warms up any suggestions on how to quench thirst...
Hi, I’m new on her & so worried. I started bleeding over the weekend & small leak in knickers. I went to the doctors who found a 3cm mass lesion hanging from cervix :( so I’ve been fast tracked. just wondering if you can or anyone help advise what stage...
Hi I have a biopsy done yesterday that they are fairly sure is going to come back as cancer but luckilyit is very small. I have to wait 3 weeks for the results. I'm booked in for a small tattoo on my arm tomorrow. Can I still go ahead with it as its going...
Hi my 66 year old husband has just recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in Casualty after having a, scan. We are waiting for our appointment with the gasto team. We have been advised to take him to Casualty if gets worse but what does that mean...
Hi, I was diagnosed with melanoma stage 1b and had a WLE and SLNB in August last year, since then I’ve had burning and tingling from my elbow to my wrist (scar is across the crease of my elbow) I saw my surgeon last week and he has said that I can have...
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...
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