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I finished my treatment for oesopageal cancer in the middle of June and have been suffering from side effects ever since, Eating is the major issue but my oncologist has given me some antacid containing an anaesthetic which helps with the discomfort,...
My spouse attended a&e some weeks ago and has internal bleeding for which emergency CT scan is required - how long is the waiting time considering I believe standard waiting time is 12 weeks and the wait time elapsed already is 4 weeks?
My husband has secondary liver cancer (which we were told would end his life in days to weeks at the end of August) he is 35 years old. I’ve been trying to work out how long we have, I feel like this is going to go on for ever and it breaks my heart...
Hi There, I am writing on behalf of my wife, back in May she was diagnosed with Secondary Breast Cancer with metastasis shoulder bone, liver, lymph node (neck) and now lung. The type of cancer is HER2, she was put onto the following treatment plan:...
Completed cycle 6 of 12 but on a one month pause. Cycles 4 and 5 on day 9 backs of hands became excruciatingly itchy which lasted 4 days. This cycle (6) it is my face that has erupted. So sore, itchy, dry and spreading. Cannot find anything to put on...
Hi just wondering as I go though treatment whether the drs will upgrade my diagnosis/ stage or whether it remains as my initial Staging. I'm currently diagnosed with Adenosquamous NSCLC T4 N3 M1b and I'm curious to know if this will ever get updated...
Hi, I had a lumpectomy in August for stage 2 invasive ducal breast cancer. I’m HER2 + and ER+ therefore have been advised I will need chemotherapy, Herceptin and radiotherapy as well as letrozole. my question is how long after surgery do people start...
Hi I’ve just had on infusion 10/15 currently on Pacilitaxel previously EC. I’ve started to notice tingling and numbness in toes and fingers. I’m scared that this will get worse and be permanent. Is there anything I can do to stop the progression? Are...
I have just had my lumpectomy and sentinel node removed, this week. Before my op the only test results I knew was I am ER negative, I didnt know what my HER2 result was until just before my op. I asked surgeon before my op if they had my HER2 result...
Hi I had a hemicolectomy a year ago and have been told I need the op in the title ,,is this going to be similar op with same similar recovery times and effects or should I expect different outcomes over time ,,, cheers for any info or advice you can give...
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