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Hello, I developed left arm lymphoedema unexpectedly after 5 months of breast cancer surgery followed by total clearance of lymph nodes removal. It was a complete shock to me. Luckily I was urgently referred to the Lymphatic specialist nurse to get...
Hi I had hysterectomy over two years ago. Today I noted slight blood on the toilet paper after a wee. I am so worried. What could it be?
Hi, I had er+ breast cancer in my right breast, it will be 2 years in January that I had a single mastectomy followed by full clearance, I then had pet ct and all was clear, I had 6 rounds of adjuvent chemo, followed by 5 sessions of radiotherapy, which...
Hi I previously had cervical cancer have been in remission for 27 years I had a recent blood test it showed my haemaglobin is 0.453 and am stressing that this means something bad
I have terminal lung cancer. I was diagnosed two years ago, and had chemo and radiation treatment which was successful, but a tumour has come back in the same place. Although I am now having Immunotherapy, the consultant says I cannot be cured, and...
I was diagnosed colon cancer in May this year, stage 2 with only surgery. I have been given no information on what to eat and what not to after my treatment from anyone. Google has soo many information and I am totally confused. I have been avoiding...
I have joined here because I am going to be caring for my brother, who has recently been diagnosed with Laryngeal Cancer. He is going into hospital tomorrow to have a feeding tube fitted prior to starting Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy treatments. He...
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Hi Since my op on 14.11.23 (widelocal excision) and removal of lymph nodes. Three days ago my affected breast and nipple area has become extremely itchy including the scar under my arm. Is this anything I need to be concerned about? Best Wishes,
I have just been started on Creon 10000 of which I take with meals 50,000 and 20,000 with snacks .my daughter is complaining of my personal smell and offensive gas problems.but I know it's the Creon working.plus my stools have changed in every way.i have...
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