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My husband had a pinnectomy and partial parotidectomy last year ane radiotherapy over christmas. Since then a fistula has appeared that is getting bigger and is oozing and he is unable to open his mouth properly. We have been told we need to wait until...
Hi, Newbie nervous. Noticed on left breast in certain positions dimples, I have lost weight be left breast more volume gone and this pitting looks strange. I also get the occasional itch. Not in the same place and a little bruise in different place...
Hello, My partner had a fall 10 days ago and she injured T5 vertrebrae. She was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago, with metastasis later on to the lungs and recently to the bones. Progonsis is 6-12 months. We were presented 2 options, surgery...
Hi I had buccal cancer (SCC) removed with neck dissection and free radial flap reconstruction two years ago. The tumour was stage two with no lymph nodes involvement. I then had two sessions of chemo radiotherapy amongst six weeks of daily radiotherapy...
My husband was diagnosed with advanced prostrate cancer 18months ago - which has spread to his bones. He's half-way through a second round of chemo - which we had to push for. He was on docataxel but the consultant stopped that as it was no longer working...
i have had a hysterectomy following type 1A cancer diagnosis. followed by radiotherapy nearly a year ago. i have been using a dilator 3 times a week since finishing radiotherapy, i had no issues for the first 4 months but since i have spotting of blood...
My husband was diagnosed with SCC on eyebrow 18months ago which was removed and the radiotherapy. Now it’s metastasised to lymph node in neck and saw surgeon who said also in cheek I’m worried sick of course. He will be having surgery in around 2 to 3...
I've discovered that intercouse is becoming increasingly painful, which I think may be a side effect of the Zoladex I'm being treated with for breast cancer. I'm using a non-hormonal vaginal moisturiser regularly, and a lubricant when needed, but I'm...
Hi, I’ve went to the dr yesterday after a few weeks of an achy left breast with severe itching. I noticed a small limp but when she examined me she said she felt another lumpy area. She said to me she was concerned and an urgent referral would be going...
My husband had 35 radio and 3 chemo for tonsil cancer and a couple of lymph nodes. He finished treatment 6 weeks ago but is still in a lot of throat pain. He can only manage a few sips of tea or milk (he has a feeding tube). is it normal for pain to last...
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