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I just want an opinion really. I had wide excision lumpectomy early Dec. Radiotherapy end of Feb, 5 sessions. I am trying to work out how to get back to normal life as much as possible. I choose how to use my energy daily, if I overdo it I have to stop...
I have had shoulder and arm pain for some 6 weeks ormore now. Went for xray .was told nothing fou d as to why i have pain. But gp noticed pleural thivkening bilatetl on the pleura at top. Of lungs. I was asked to go for another xray still wauting...
Hello, I requested some Oramorph from the Doctors for my Father who has cancer in his Sinus and mouth however, when I collected the prescription from the pharmacist the bottle said Morphine Oral Solution. I'm now afraid to give it to him because he...
Could u tell me about this drug and the common side effects please im due to start taking it at the end of June 2023 my last chemo was 23 of May I have ovarian cancer any information would be great, thank u
It's been a year since I had a routine mammogram, at a mobile unit, during which, after the 4 views had been taken and she had had a look at the screen, the radiographer said she just wanted to do one additional view. Afterwards she followed me out to...
My Dad has seen specialist today this is what he’s been told. The tumour IS NOT spreading... it's close to my heart so that, my age and weight rules out surgery ..too risky. so I'm being referred to the oncologist for non invasive treatment to keep...
Hi, I am currently going through my 2nd cycle of CAPOX and had my intravenous oxaliplatin on Friday 19th May. In my 1st cycle the dreadful sore pins and needles from the neuropathy went away after a few days. However this time they are still here, nearly...
I suffered from a cancer of the throat and can't eat solids. I live in Spain and get prescriptions for Vegestart or Nestle Diabet Plus neither of which are available on NHS prescription. I'm type 2 diabetic and am coming back to live in the UK and on...
Hi, my dad was recently diagnosed with Kidney Cancer and had his Kidney removed on the 4th April via key hole surgery. He is 72 years old and had no real aftercare since leaving hospital. Is it normal for him to have swelling 6 weeks after surgery? He...
I was diagnosed with ALL leukaemia in June 22. I am 57 yrs old. In January of this year I was classed as terminal due to keep getting cancer in CNS. I was put onto chemo tablets and agreed to lumber puncture fortnightly to give me extra time. A couple...
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