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My husband has been having really bad stomach cramps, diarrhoea and some blood in poop. Dr did a barrage of tests. Fit test came back ok but Calprotectin was 380. He has since had a colonoscopy where 3 small polyps were removed and the dr also did 6 biopsies...
Hi my partner is in a lot of pain in her hip and leg. We have tried to organise transport to the hospital for MRI scan. But because her appointment isn't until 5 pm nobody can do it. I can take her in the car as i have always done, but she will be much...
Had a biopsy on ear , now I have a face to face appointment. Its a 3mm macule. What would be next steps if cancer
Hi, was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma of cervix on Monday 12/2/24 and possible treatment options discussed were hysterectomy, radiotherapy. He booked me in for MRI and CT that I had yesterday and then for a second loop excision at the end of feb? Is the...
Had right side hemicolectomy a year ago year scan was clear but marker have gone from 4.8 to 11 i was diagnosed with rhematoid arthritis 2 weeks ago could that have risen my marker i can feel a lump on the left side of bowel but do get constipated the...
Hello I wondered if a high platelet count could be one of the indicators for OC? I ask only because my platelet count had historically been around 270 - 295 and last year when my annual mot bloods were taken - it was 450. Coincidentally, I was being...
Hi I have stage 3a grade 2 womb cancer, I have had a hysterectomy, and have currently had two sessions of chemotherapy, is it risky going out and mixing with people? I have a chance to go to see a play at a live theatre on Friday and also have a ticket...
Hello, My daughter - in- law has just been diagnosed with Primary Bowel Cancer which has metastisised to her liver and peritoneum. Although she is English she is currently living in New Zealand. Her family is in the UK and she would like to fly home...
I had a total hysterectomy robotically with everything removed vaginally, 4 weeks ago. The surgeon told me he had removed everything intact and saw nothing elsewhere. He had previously told me and written to my gp that I shouldn’t need any more treatment...
My husband was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer in January 2022 having been treated with antibiotics for a urine infection since October 2021. He had to have an emergency op for a twisted bowel, not related to his cancer, although he was undergoing chemotherapy...
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