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I was diagnosed with stage 3 triple negative Breast Cancer 15months ago. I had a PIC line fitted for the chemo and blood tests. I was advised this needed to be removed 3-4 months later because it came from a faulty batch, this was removed and another...
Hi, I’ve just joined this group and very new so please bear with me. I noticed a mole down below (left labia minora as I know now it’s called) and it had appeared out of no where, quite large. I went to the GP who measured it at 8mm and referred me...
Hi there, I was diagnosed with stage 3b melanoma and completed my year of adjuvant targeted therapy, Dabrafenib and Trametinib, in September 2025. I still feel fatigued a lot of the time and the achy joints (mainly fingers and elbows) that I experienced...
I had the triple check for a painful breast lump today, and in part because of my dense breast tissue I had to have a core biopsy too as my surgeon was concerned about the lump. I have a bad needle phobia anyway, and then the biopsy was incredibly painful...
Stopping Anastrozole. Would it make a difference stopping this after 9 yrs rather than 10 years? I had type 2 breast cancer. I have high blood pressure, painful joints, high cholesterol and feel that the Anastrozole is contributing to this.
I don't want to go into too much detail but alas I was lucky to know I felt unwell about myself. I went for a Liver scan and requested they check my Kidneys only to be told they saw a lump. Now if I had not requested this I know I would probably be dead...
My husband is currently undergoing immunotherapy keytruda and chemo tablets xeloda his nails are going black and lifting what can we do to care for them and stop them becoming infected ? Are finger and toe bandages a good idea along with keeping them...
Hello My stomach stent is open I had a CT scan done with something to swallow to leave trace, visible on the screen is the liquid going down. Why do I vomit when I take on liquids ? Is that my body is not tolerating the stent ? What could...
Hello. I have struggled with ascetis since my diagnosis and had 4 fluid drainages. I have permanent stomack pain, which varies in intensity. I started Chemo as well and had my second session on Monday ( 3 days ago). The stomack pain has got worse but...
Hi my mum has Non Small Cell Lung cancer. Shes been on one hell of a journey in the past year since she has been diagnosed. She had a spread to her Bowel that became obstructed and after an eventful few days the surgeon changed his mind and operated...
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