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My 87 year old mother has a SCC above her lip. At her appt for excision the Injections were extremely painful for her and so the doctor had to stop before completing all the injections (several were needed). I was with her and it was a painful and frightening...
I had a second resection two weeks ago and wonder how long the red colouration in my urine will continue for. I’m drinking plenty of water during the day and my urine is ok but when I wake up in the morning the contents of my night bag are dark rose
Hi I have been diagnose with stage 4 cervical cancer. They say it is definitely there and in lymph glands. Noe think it is spread to lungs according to pet scan. I am awaiting a lung biopsy. Please what are the chances that the biopsy comes back as cancer...
It's completely safe post chemotherapy! :-)
Hi There, I was diagnosed with a rare form of Non Hoskins Lymphoma in October and started chemo In November. I am suffering with sever night sweats. I know. uts a result of the meds I am on but is there anything I can do to help it. It only happens...
I'm entitled to have it for free but I can't find anywhere to get it. I asked my GP and they said they don't do it?? They were no help tbh. I really want to have it, but I wasn't able to get it at 12-13 in school due to reasons. Any help?
A month ago, I had liquid come out of my nipple, which formed into a blister. After doing some research, I believe it was a milk blep. Which I was told this happens sometimes and can be caused because I'm on the pill. I had just went back on my pill after...
I’ve had Herceptin/Pertuzumab treatment for secondary breast cancer for 9 years. I’m very fortunate that treatment is working very well for me and I’m able to live an active life. A few years ago, I started having strong muscle spasms. I didn’t mention...
Ive had a sore throat for months, ear and slight tinnitus also and throat pain on yawning, I went to see my gp who has an interest in ent, he’s looked twice but cant see anything wrong so sent me to the community ent who did a nasal endoscopy, she also...
My wife has had two sessions of the three week treatment. She has one more to go then 8 of the one week treatment. She feels unwell all of the time and exhausted and does not want to continue as she is bed ridden . Where can I get support to talk to her...
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