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Hi, I have had lumpectomy plus lymph node removal in Feb, finished chemo in July, had radiotherapy for 5 days in August and am still on phesgo injections and letrazole. Have noticed a red, sore, inflamed area on the same breast with some pitting. I am...
Hi, As an FAP sufferer, previously undergone numerous surgery complications for it. Now ampulla looks affected.. Lost my mom and my brothers and sister to fap, including younger brother cancer returned. Lost my father 6 months to non FAP ampulla...
Hi, I had surgery for colon cancer Jan 22 followed by chemo which finished June 22. My colonoscopy in March 23 & recent CT scan are all clear. No further tests due until Sept 24. I'm planning to go to Laos for 14 days in Feb 24. My current insurer will...
My nightbag keeps coming away from my pouch in the night its really getting me down . Are there any products with longer lines as i think it happens when i move in my sleep Thanks Maci
Hi there, So I believe the above is what the latest "status" of my wife's cancer is called, but in summary, she has had: 1) Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosed in October 2017. 5cm tumour right against her breast plate. 2) Chemotherapy on said breast...
Is it normal to have a permanent headache afterwards? Its like a tight band around the back of my head. I never normally have headaches at all.
My elderly mother in USA is being treated for breast cancer with endocrine therapy alone. I understand this can stop the growth or shrink the tumour, but is there a chance (knowing all cases are different) that it will actually CURE the cancer?
I have recently had bowel resection surgery. The drain was in for about a week and has now been out a week but the drain site is still leaking quite a bit of fluid into the bag. Is this normal? How long do they usually take to close up.
Hi I went to see my GP this week and have been referred because a mole looks asymmetrical. I asked the Doctor if I should be concerned and they said they wouldn’t be referring me if they weren’t concerned I’ve been told I need to wait 2 weeks before...
Hi I have tried to get a straight answer to this but failed. If I got Covid before my scheduled op for renal CA how long would it delay my operation Thanks
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