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My partner is on DAB and Tram been taking since 1st Dec 21, we were told a duration of 12 months but on speaking to oncologist today she said that is in question now and could be longer because partner had a query on a lymph node near liver in June but...
Hi, I have had two major surgeries connected to Endometrial cancer. The first a total hysterectomy the second a growth on the outside lining of my bowel. my treatment is 200 mg of Provera daily. I find it very brutal in its side effects and wondering...
My partner is due to start chemo/radio therapy on Monday 21st Nov on his throat/base of tongue. He also needs to have a rear molar extracted. Will this have to be after treatment with it being an open wound near the targeting area? Kind regards...
Good morning A incedental adoma was found on my adrenal gland during a recent scan . I had a Ct scan this morning but during the scan a doctor was called in and made the decision not to inject the contrast I am now worried sick as I was told the...
Hi, I had a mactectomy and rescontruction 9 weeks ago. It hs gone well and I know I do not need to have any chemo or radio therapy. Am I able to start using hots tubs and sauna's again?
Hello, My mother, my sister and both of my grandmothers had breast cancer and I have had it myself. My father died of cancer of unknown origin when he was in his early 30s. My sister had cancer in both breasts and was high risk, but mine was caught...
Hello, I'm 31, I was diagnosed with HG DCIS 8cm lump in my right breast. I've had the mastectomy + implant reconstruction and now waiting for my results. Now during this time I had a genetics test which I've not discussed with the consultant yet...
My Husband has had two sessions of immunotherapy and had a stent fitted a week ago. He has got Oesophageal Cancer. But his side effects are just getting worse, he says he isn’t depressed but he could just cry, at not feeling any better, after all that...
Hi I have had a recent CT scan after being NED for almost 2 years following Anal Cancer treatment. I have been told that they have found a 1cm lesian on my lung which means further scans. Has anyone else ever had this? Thanks in advance Miche...
I am flying out to Manila next Tuesday to be with our son who had Bowel Cancer but major surgery in June to remove most of his intestines seems to have captured the problem with no sign of spread elsewhere. I will assist with his packing etc ready for...
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