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I have recently had an MRI and bone scan since a high PSA reading (30) and a digital examination revealed a possible prostate problem, I had no other symptoms. The MRI shows T3a lesions which extend beyond the prostate capsule. It's pretty certain to...
Hi all, I am new here, I have been diagnosed with primary liver cancer in segment 8. Had 2 CT scan done, over 4 months, and it seems that the cancer has devascularised itself, basically it has shrunk and is not growing or moving. Has anyone encounter...
Hi i have just been diagnosed with lung & liver cancer which the registrar told me are due to there location and numerous shadows on my liver are both inoperable, I am due biopsies in 2 days but my question is does inoperable mean no cure or could chemotherapy...
My husband has renal cancer and has now been told there are further shadows with one large one 7cms on his hip bone. It is causing him a lot of pain. I understand this advanced stage of cancer can be treated to reduce symptoms but not cured? I daren’t...
I've been having a hard time getting a hold of her doctor to ask these questions and I'm honestly too distraught every time I'm at the hospital to think clearly enough to ask the pertinent questions. But my mom has invasive squamous cell carcinoma, stage...
I have terrible veins the last ct scan dye went into tissue The consultant phoned me today and said I would be having ct scan without contrast as radioligist wont use my port So my question is why not as other people have their ports used
I've had proton beam therapy and a biopsy which has just confirmed the small freckle in my eye is spinal cell type
Hi Yesterday I had my first follow-up mammogram after a mastectomy in January 2022. I am having the results next Thursday. The problem is it has totally thrown me. Although I went to the appointment care free now I feel really anxious and really emotional...
Hello, mum's active cancer treatment(Tamoxofen) has been stopped as it was making her feel worse and due to her ill health and fraility chemotherapy is not an option. My concern is that she is retaining lots of fluid from her toes right up to and including...
Hi my dad has stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. 3 years ago diagnosed but clearly had it longer. We had a further covid vaccination that floored hhim fot over a week. We have flown to Portugal for a break before he starts his first...
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