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During an operation last year to remove a polyp from my bladder the surgeon found a mass at the neck of the bladder which was diagnosed as prostate cancer gleeson 7 (4+3). Since then I have had EBRT for 20 sessions and 6 months of ongoing hormone suppression...
Three years ago I was diagnosed with stage three melanoma. As only a little bit was found in my lymph node I was lucky enough to be offered a clinical trial (regular body checks, ultrasounds and a yearly CT scan) rather than removal of lymph nodes (cancer...
Hi There, I am writing this msg for my Mum as she is in very much pain now a days, She had glossectomy surgery in 2020 ,every thing went very well and she got a successful surgery, And then she had a 6 week radiation process as well Since then she has...
Hi, My mum was due to have a radiotherapy session 2 weeks ago but cancelled it in fear of the pain and emotional trauma of getting to the hospital (in an ambulance transfer vehicle on a stretcher), then to a bed once there, then onto the treatment table...
Hi there I’ve finished 4 rounds of oxyplatin and have another 8 days of capecitabine following removal of a bowel tumor I’ve lost my sense of taste and everything smells disgusting. I’m finding it very hard to eat anything because everything tastes...
Hi my step mother has just been diognosed with t-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia through bloodwork done by her gp, her white blood count has been elevated for the last 2 years but only a week ago was looked into in more depth with this being...
Hi, I was wondering why I have to take 750mg of Ciprofloxacin and 400mg of Metronizadole 48 hours before my surgery for an anterior resection? I also have to take infacol?
I’m in week 5 of 7 , daily chemo radiation sessions for anal cancer, and the side effects are kicking in . I expected a sore bottom but was not really expecting vaginal irritation and inflammation. Is excessive itching in this area normal during radiotherapy...
Hello, I am 6 weeks post op radical hysterectomy plus lymph node removal for endometrial cancer. I was told upon discharge that follow up for appointment re histology results/treatment discussion would be in 2-3 weeks time. I had a letter after 4 weeks...
Hello, Im new to the site and I hope you can help me. On October 7th I had A total abdominal hysterectomy, plelvic Peritonectomy, total omenectomy, extensive retroperioneal trans abdominal lymphadenectomy and ureteolysis and peritoneal washout for suspected...
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