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My brother of 50 was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer 3 months ago spread to his liver and peritoneum. He had 2 colonoscopies to get results and we were told adenocarcinoma not amenable to immunotherapy. He has started his chemo and had 2 rounds. The...
Hi, I am nearly 2 years out since my radiotherapy but have continuous problems with Water Infections and have been unwell for over 2 months. I have had 3 lots of antibiotics and started to feel better than have developed cystitis problems yet again. Please...
Hello. Diagnosed breast cancer mets 2 months ago, started on letrozole and first round ribociclib. Due to start back on the ribociclib 10 days ago but neutrophils too low. 2nd blood test yesterday- the neutrophils still to low, can't restart. Worried...
Hi there I am a 60yr old man and have been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus stage 4 ! Having completed 8 cycles of target and chemo been told tumour is minimal at the moment and can now eat well and putting weight back on . I have been put on...
Have you ever heard of someone with stage 4 stomach cancer (spread to the liver) ever be able to eat again? Surgery isn’t an option so it’s palliative chemo, but my Dad has a permanent stomach drain and isn’t able to eat. It’s so desperate . he’s not...
7 years ago I was successfully treated for Lymphoma was told by consultant very hot sweats can be a warning of it recurring. 2023 I had radiotherapy for early stage of Prostrate Cancer and was given Prostap hormone injections. Final Prostap injection...
Hello, I have recently found a lump/mass in my breast. I have been to my GP who said that I have several symptoms (which I wasn't aware I had). I have now been referred to the breast care unit but have a long 2-3 weeks wait for an appointment. My question...
My 86x year old father had a stroke 10x days ago and the MRI and CT scan that confirmed the stroke also found lung cancer and metastatic disease to the bone (T3 vertabrae). We have been told he cannot have a biopsy yet because he is medically unfit because...
I have recently had a 2nd melanoma removed from my face. This was a superficial spreading melanoma 0.6mm thick. First melanoma removed 2 years ago, 1mm thick, this was lentigo malignant melanoma. I had wide excision and clear sentinel node biopsy at...
I had a punch biopsy on my nose to check for a possible bcc, this happened 2 days ago, I was anxious about the mark to start with, it’s left a divet in my nose! Will this go away?
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