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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...
Hi, I had a basal cell carcinoma removed about a year ago. Is the likelihood that I might get more increased given have had one previously? I understood from my surgeon that it was not possible to test for further 'suspects', and that the likelihood...
I have had 3 rounds of chemo with another 4 to go. I have, over the last few days, developed slightly sore red patches on my cheek. Is this chemo related? I've already got enough problems with side effects.
Hi Wonder if you could help me I start my chemotherapy in January and unfortunately it had to be stopped due my immune system being far too weak to go through any more chemotherapy at this moment I also have crohns disease which is why my immune system...
Hi I’m really anxious. I went to the GP about a mole on my face that appeared about 4 years ago, it started itching after I put some Elemis tri acid skin cream on it. The GP told me it looks like a BCC and has referred me to a dermatologist. i am really...
Hello, Myself and my family are going through a very difficult time, we're very confused and bouncing between acceptance and denial of my had having a terminal cancer diagnosis. I think not being told what to expect and if we are looking at weeks or...
I finished my treatment last Friday.I have such a sore throat that I have trouble swallowing Also,I feel like I'm drowning in disgusting,brown dark grey muccose I try and force the special drinks down,but as soon as I start,the ulcers in my throat say...
My friend has been duagnised with breast cancer. I want to put together a bag of practical, good and fun things for her after her first chemo session. I have bought some body butter from The Body Shop, would this be ok to use? or should I buy something...
I have just been diagnosed with Colon Cancer that has spread to my ovaries. Is there ever a case that Colon Cancer that has spread to the ovaries is not Stage 4 I need to wait 2 weeks for the results of my biopsy and everything online suggests...
just got the all clear from grade 2 breast cancer lobular , its been agreed i will be having radiotherapy treatment 5 days . starting 18th March. cannot see anything in my booklets that I've been giving.. many thanks .
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