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My father has received radiotherapy to the testis and CNS prophylaxis (methotrexate lumbar puncture). He has also received 2 further doses of radiotherapy to the testes. He now suffers extreme fatigue and a general feeling of being unwell. Several visits...
Hi, I was emailed a report of my scans confirming that I have breast cancer but I have yet to have my appointment with a consultant til Jan 11th 2024 to discuss my results face to face due to me going away abroad over the Christmas break. I’m currently...
My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February of this year. She has struggled with eating and appetite for a while now but things have really progressed in the past two days to the point where she can’t swallow anything without being sick...
I am happy with my allocated surgeon and the hospital that will perform surgery. However, on the day I have been told I may be treated by a registrar. I am unhappy with this but have been told I cannot insist on a named surgeon unless I go private. As...
Hi, I’ve been on Zoladex (3 monthly injections) for 15 months now. I started prior to radiotherapy for local advanced prostate cancer. I’m experiencing pretty bad mood swings - I can become very irritable about a whole host of things, generally concerning...
Hi my partner is 40 years old and was told in august he has pancreas cancer and that it’s wrapped around his two main arteries. We have had no care,plan or treatment due to them not getting a positive biopsy result after trying four times! He’s had two...
I’m having a hysteroscopy under general anaesthetic in a couple of weeks. The hospital have advised me to have peppermint tea after to help with the gas. I really DETEST peppermint and will not be able to drink it. Will peppermint oil capsules work just...
Having a hysterectomy in 3 weeks and holiday booked 12 weeks after that to go to Europe fir 2 weeks should I pay the balance as due 8th Jan will I be ok to travel not worried about travel insurance costs
Hi, I need some help. My amazing, funny, beautiful and strong daughter has been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. She is 16 year old and is scared. I have spent the last week crying and I know this isn’t what she needs, I want to be strong to help her...
Im recovering from a major theraputic mammoplasty. They didn't clear the margins and so I ve just been told that I have to have a full mastectomy. I have 38GG breasts. They will be putting a spacer in. From what I understand I have probably 12 months...
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