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Not sure what I can do! My husband had GMB4 diagnosed last December. He’s had craniotomy, 6 weeks of radiation and chemo and a further 6 courses of chemo. Currently on no treatment and MRI stable. My problem is I can’t tell the consultant how he really...
Just question my mum has got shallow breathing all the time, she has malt lymphoma of nearly 6.8 lung close to heart, she finished 8 weeks of ritiximab on 28th July and they decided as treatment didn’t work they going to leave it and do active monitoring...
The Oncologist at a top London Hospital says that due to the ascites ( fluid) that my liver is pumping out he does not recommend continuing with the Lenvatinib medication even though this drug has been effective in the past to keep the cancer in check...
Not sure who to turn to or ask . Husband has advanced lung cancer that has spread to liver, kidney and shoulder blade they say it can’t be cured and it’s palliative care which I don’t really understand. We don’t know what to do, should we try and pack...
Can vaginal bleeding due to dryness happen even without friction such as sex (or exercise)?
Hello, thanks for being here. Is “incurable” the same as “terminal” ? A family member has been diagnosed with incurable secondary breast cancer that has spread to her liver and bones. I don’t know what to expect, how long I will have her in my life ....
My pain has worsened over time, so much that I can no longer walk (I walked using a frame previously from spinal bone cancer). My GP has has started me on 40mg Morpine tablets for 30 days and a couple of bottles 100ml immediate release Morphine for breakthrough...
Hello, My Mum has just been diagnosed again with oesophageal cancer, her first diagnosis was in 2018. She received chemotherapy, surgery to remove the oesophagus and also radiation. She is due to have more treatment soon but I was wondering what...
Can I ask if you know if Tamoxifen or venlaflaxine can cause blurred vision. I’ve just had my 3rd treatment of TDM-1 and my eye sight has deteriorated very suddenly.I’m confused as to what is causing it, I’ve stopped the Venlaflaxine now for 4 days...
I would like to consult a second doctor and he has asked for a copy of the summary of the Multidisciplinary Team Meeting. We think time is of the essence because of the size of the tumour. Could you advise on what would the fastest way to get a copy be...
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