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I was diagnosed with base of tongue cancer in 2016. I had 35 rounds of Radiotherapy and 2 sessions of chemo. Before radiotherapy started I was told that post treatment I would never be able to have a tooth removed. I just need confirmation that this is...
Hi there. in December I went to doctor in December with stomach pains and blood tests were done. CA 125 levels were raised. 12th January I was put forward for 2weeks referral. Friday I went back to doctors as pain was bad in my stomach and scan wasn’t...
I have been having chemo since march with minimal side effects until a month ago. Now I am having difficulty walking, cooking, washing and am feeling very weak. Are there any exercises I can do to regain my strength. I live alone i am having a lumpectomy...
Hi i had my second hysteroscopie on tue . in nov 2022 i had one as ultrasound said my uterus was 4.4 had op done under G/A due to scar tissue and prolapsed bladder.All cells clear also said my uterus was thin and that was a good thing no follow up needed...
I am a 24 year old woman and I found a hard small lump on my lower leg near my fibula sometimes I get knee pain and sometimes I don't being young and jobless it scares me to go to a gp they say it have cancer and I have chemo and a operation I've done...
I've been listening to the news that measles is making a comeback.. I am to old to have ever been offered the more as a child but never received any vaccinations as I had leukamia at the time. I have had mumps.. mildly, rubella..again mildly and chicken...
Morning My sister has been diagnosed with this. Mammogram and biopsy say lymph nodes clear but needs chemo first. She has had a bone scan, CT scan first which make me think they think it has spread. Although apparently this is always done first. As...
My Mum had a mastectomy in October 2023 and she is now on the oestrogen blocker, Anastrozole. However, she is experiencing aching joints which are so uncomfortable and even walking or getting in or out of the car is hard for her. Is this a normal side...
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with 6mm breast cancer, at early stages, the breast care nurse said "Potentially a lumpectomy, possibly radiotherapy" also lymph nodes, from armpit area etc My outpatient with surgeon, is the beginning of February....
My 89 year old father has a recent diagnosis of myeloma. He has received radiotherapy and is now on tablet chemotherapy. The hospital were hopeful as he was otherwise strong that he would do well, but he has all but stopped eating, saying he has no appetite...
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