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I am 30, I have lumps in my armpit which get bigger and smaller all the time but there always lumps in there. They are painful and I get sharp pains in that breasts too. I just want to know if it’s something concerning or not ?
HI...my partner got diagnosed in Dec 21 he has had chemo, major surgery to remove oesophagus and more chemo, he's waiting on a follow up review appointment but he is sick or has diorreaha every time he eats. Sometimes hes choking others he feels like...
Hi I had a WLE 31/8 having been diagnosed 9mm DCIS intermediate grade. The follow up appointment advised 11mm high grade but clear margin was too small & 2nd WLE scheduled for 3/11. I've read a lot of stories about other patients who have been in...
I'm in remission after treatment for follicular lymphoma (rituximab and bendamustine) and I've been okay for 3 years now, although my lymphocytes never got back to normal (0.8). I'm 72 and understand that this may not recover completely. Currently...
I would like to communicate with someone who has experienced this surgery/treatment.
I have terminal lung and bone cancer and am currently undergoing chemotherapy (doxetaxel). My lung specialist recently told me to be careful about having my Covid booster because it clashes with the chemo. I have been contacted by my surgery to make...
What are my options for achieving an erection after prostate and bladder cancer ? Both have been surgically removed .
Is it normal to feel dizzy, restless and sick after chemo session mine was Saturday gone
It is one week tomorrow since my last radiotherapy session of 28. I have raw red areas of skin in the whole area front and back. I am using the gel and cream given to me at the City Hospital Belfast. What else can I use to help ease this pain and help...
Hello. I am on my 3rd session of Folrfiri Chemo, and the Oncologist is thinking of adding Cetuxinab at the next session. He seems concerned about the side affects. I am being treated for secondary rectal cancer in the lower lobe lung nodule, only showing...
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