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Hello My husband has Stage 3b metastatic melanoma with spread to lymph nodes (3cm secondary tumour)and into the tissue of the parotid gland in his cheek. He has had surgery but despite this his oncologist says that further spread is inevitable and he...
I’m very worried, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in dec 2021 I had bone scan ct scans at that time a small spot was noticed on my back little was said about it at the time my oncologist said if I was worried I would sent u for a biopsy. In 2022 I...
Sorry if I sound stupid, but is there any correlation between type of food and growth of cancer? There is a lot of stuff in the internet where medical professionals are advising not to take Red meat/Fatty meat/Alcohol/Tobaco etc if one is going through...
I discovered this site yrs ago but only posted a time or 2 as I truly felt as if I would terrify anyone that might read my post, so I quit. I had Squamous Cell carcinoma on the right, front of my tongue. I had tumor removed from my tongue, had 35 radiation...
Hi I'm on Pembro for Stage 4 NSLC and have 400mg every 6 weeks. To date I've had 3 infusions. My liver tests before each treatment have steadily been rising and I'm aware that these types of drugs can be 'toxic' to your liver.. My questions are...
Hi I have cancer stemming from my appendix, it is also in my right ovary, I’m starting to get a lot of bloating and stomach cramps which is making me feel sick all the time, is there any medication that my doctor can prescribe for this, as it is preventing...
I have had a red blotchy rash on my breasts for A month now its got my redder and has spread and am getting more blotches on my breasts, I have lumps under my arms and each side of my ribs hurt . Am getting worried now as I am just washing with water...
Relatively minor problem so don't want to bother gp but my finger nails are coming away from nail bed - started with little finger but slowly spreading to each nail. Could this be something to do with either Zometa infusions (6 monthly) or letrozole tablets...
Diagnosed with TNBC at 37. Had chemo, surgery and am waiting for radiotherapy dates. I have been told chemo did its job and there was no evidence of cancer in the lump they removed. Mr consultant was very happy. I just stared at him, brain internally...
Hi I'm receiving the above treatment but really struggling after the infusion. Oesophagus cancer which has spread to lungs and liver. After treatment have burning sensation and pins and needles in arm. Pain is extremely bad and I'm unable to sleep...
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