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Hi. When I received my biopsy results the Specialist Nurse said it was Gleason 3 + 4 and S2. More recently when I had my pre-radiotherapy appointment the (different) Specialist Nurse has put 'S2, likely S3' in the consent form I was given. Does this make...
Hello I'm 52 years old and was diagnosed with localised Prostate cancer in Nov 2022. At this time my PSA was 12. After just 2 months on hormone therapy my PSA was 2 (this was just before my external radiotherapy began) I finished my radiotherapy in...
Hello, my husband was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer but his biopsy result showed no evidence of metastasis but he has had a few follow up appointments through yesterday, one being with the lung cancer team however none of this was mentioned...
Hi everyone, I’m not sure I’m in the right place but I don’t really know where else do go or who to speak to. My dad found a rock hard lump (thumb sized) on his lower back at the beginning of January. After seeing the GP he was advised to wait a month...
I have yesterday attended the breast clinic at Kings College (Demmark Hill) following a recall mammogram. I’m currently awaiting the result of a biopsy but the consultant said he believed it is likely that this is cancer and that it appears to be in situ...
I had breast cancer, had double mastectomy and had reconstruction in December. I’ve got the Brecca gene (sorry about spelling). My next step is ovaries removed how long do people usually have to wait it’s been nearly 2 years since I first got diagnosed...
I have recently had an endoscopy for acid reflux Suspected hiatus hernia found, said to be small and gastrtiis Diagnoses Evidence of cancer - NO HIatus hernia and gastritis Biopsy taken to rule out Barretts as "possible tongue of Barretts seen"? my...
I've had stereotactic radiotherapy. I have now 4 months until scans are done to assess the size of the tumor. I have been told its TREATABLE. can brain cancer be cured? or is it a matter of living with it. what is my prognosis at 75.
my psa has been rising for 9 months to 7,6 from .03 after 2nd year following treatment, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormone treatment. What's the next stage of treatment likely to be offered in NHS oncology dept. Do I get retested for metastising?
My husband is almost 5 years out of treatment for squamous cell carcinoma at the base of the tongue. The treatment was difficult but successful. He is thankful and continues to work as before and keeps himself fit and healthy. Over the last couple of...
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