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I've already raised this subject in the prostate cancer forum but I haven't received the kind of answers that I'd hoped for - so perhaps you'll be a better option. My thread in the prostate cancer pages is https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types...
Good morning, I have a small 4mm breast tumour. It can be felt and I found it during breast check. The ultrasound shows it as 4mm and I’ve been told it is too small to biopsy to ascertain if it is cancer or not. I am just wondering how big it needs...
After my Brachytherapy, is it harmful for my dog, to sleep with me on my bed?? She cuddles up to me!
hi my wife had a mastectomy 3 weeks ago,is in a lot of pain,had to get it drained last week,but still is in pain,and in a lot discomfort,how long does this last and what can she get to help with the pain she takes ibropufen and dyhcodien,but not making...
Hi there I have been diagnosed with stage 4 TCC in the Kidney which has spread to the local lymph node but no where else in the body. My urologist has said that he cant operate on it and can only offer chemotherapy to prolong life. Reading on here...
Hi, I ended Immunotherapy in January but have recently started feeling like I have no appetite and occasionally I will suddenly feel a bout of nausea and clench my teeth until it passes. Sometimes I need to rush for the toilet. Considering oncology...
Good morning, Apologies if this has been asked before. I am being treated for prostate cancer and have "rather mobile" bones and my spine is affected. I take morphine for pain relief (30x2 daily) and this is working well. I stoop and this is getting...
I am going to be open and honest now. My mum got diagnosed with brain, bone, liver and lung cancer in February of this year, she had an operation on her spine to put bolts in place to support where the cancer had destroyed her bones, unfortunately she...
Hi my name is Lizzie and I'm new here. My grandfather has terminal stomach cancer stage 4. He was diagnosed over a year ago and was given an 9-12 months life expectancy. He had his first health regression two months ago. I know every case is different...
Hi I have been called for my flu jab and Covid jab but I may be called for chemo in a few weeks, can I safely get both my jabs.
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