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My husband has stage 4 bowel cancer, extended right hemi undertaken in 2020, but aprox 6/9 months later spread to retroperitoneal, both lungs and and left supraclavicular. He has been on Longsurf and Bevacizumab for almost a year now. The problem...
Hello, I’m posting on behalf of my mum and would really appreciate a response. Her diagnosis and treatment were significantly delayed, and by the time everything was confirmed her condition had deteriorated badly. We feel she was let down by those...
In July 2023 I had my first mammogram as part of the NHS’ over 50s screening programme. Thank god as they found a 1cm tumour which turned out to be triple negative breast cancer, a cancer that unfortunately my mum had died of two years previously. I had...
Last year I had a lump removed from my anus following a CT colonoscopy. This lump was sent for biopsy and the result was negative. I have now discovered a further lump Could this be connected to the original issue or is it likely to be something else...
Hi, Ive been diagnosed with early stage cancer in my endometrium. I know the best course of treatment is a hysterectomy I’ve been using conservative treatment for the last 3 months and they are now saying it’s a very very low possibility this is even...
My mother, now 88 has had stage 4 breast cancer for past approx 5 years, taking tamoxifen for treatment, has spread to other organs but now has been suffering with severe back and abdominal pain with non stop vomiting, scans show she has an inflamed pancreas...
Sorry, I feel like an imposter here as I have not been diagnosed yet i have been told I have bilateral complex ovarian cysts and I am freaking out. Consultant has said she’s not worried, they are going to remove them, along with appendix? She has said...
Hello, I was hoping to ask if you knew of any instances of an all over body itch after treatment. I completed 9 of 9 adjuvent chemotherapy treatments - Folfox and Bev' Made it through the treatments all on time....with minimal side effects. I...
I have a growth on my scalp which I have been ignoring. It has however got bigger and changed shape and feels sensitive to touch. I will be contacting my GP tomorrow to get it looked at.
Hello, I’m looking for practical tips on managing fatigue while undergoing treatment. Some days it’s hard to stay active, but I want to maintain a routine that supports my energy levels and overall well-being. Are there strategies or daily habits...
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