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Hello, my Mum had the BRCA 1 mutation. She passed away in June 2022. I have all the relevant paperwork for her results etc. Back in 2016 I went through genetic counselling and was all set to find out if I have the gene. At the time I was 31 and about...
I have had 4 cycles of chemo with the use of a platinum based drug. Immediately following the infusion I experienced sensitivity to touch and cold in my hands, feet, legs, and face. The last cycle finished on 15th June 2023 and I felt well, with no symptoms...
Hi There, I am on provera 100mg per day at the moment to treat stage 1b womb cancer. I sometimes have pain in the left breast. Is it normal ? it comes and goes
I have been told (verbally) that I have breast cancer and apparently it has metastasized. I’ve had biopsies and tests and soon to have an MRI and some kind of PET Scan. The only Consultant I’ve seen is a Breast Surgeon and I’m being fast tracked for chemo...
Hi, I hope it’s ok to use this service. My brother has had surgery for mouth cancer and is nearing the end of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. My mum and I are with my brother and sister in law as often as we can - they live two hours drive away so we...
My Cousin’s husband was diagnosed with AML last Dec (very young). Chemo & BMT haven’t worked & he is entering EoL phase His Morphine syringe driver was helping his pain but he is now experiencing hallucinations and paranoia (alongside pyrexial spikes...
Hi , I have prostate cancer 3+4=7 locally advanced, I’m on my third monthly HT jab Friday , as I have Crohn’s I have had to have a colonoscopy to determine if the Crohn’s is active so I can have any treatments, a professor won’t do an Opp and radiotherapy...
My dad was diagnosed with melanoma and has been treated with targeted drugs for the last three years. It has recently metastasised to his kidney. My dad has a secondary growth on his adrenal gland on his left kidney. His oncologist has devised a treatment...
Hi I have was diagnosed with Cancer on Friday. I already suffer with acute anxiety and this has sent me spiralling into massive panic is there anything I can take or do to bring myself down and get grounded. thanks
I've been told I have 'a lot' of blood and protein in my urine. What does this mean and what are the implications? I have had 8 of 12 chemo sessions following removal of 10 cms of cancer from my right breast. I have had just about every side effect...
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