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Hi my husband has metastatic prostate cancer and is in receipt of palliative care. In the past he has had two courses of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and radium therapy. He receives theee monthly hormone injections and is taking several painkilling medications...
Good morning, My husband had His 9th BCG treatment in early August and really not be right since. He had an infection that eventually cleared up. Since then needs to urinate every half hour through day and night, obviously not sleeping much so exhausted...
Hello I have been diagnosed with primary prostate neuroendocrine tumour that has spread to lymph, liver and bone. I have followed a pretty good regimen in terms of healthy eating and exercise, guided by a physio who has experience with bone cancer...
Hi, I’ve completed 3/8 cycles of capecitabine adjuvant treatment following surgery. It’s already feeling grim and a very long haul ahead, with sore feet and hands a real nuisance. I have plenty of creams for this. Would appreciate any tips on how...
Hello my brother was recently diagnosed with cancer of unknown primary, mainly the bowel ,stomach and ?? lungs and oesophagus. He's just finished his 2nd round of chemo and is really struggling to eat or drink,he is very reluctant to do his 3rd round...
Hi Got told I have fluid around my heart caused with my chemo medication but didn't get any further info as I forgot to ask when at my appointment yesterday. I had to take in with alot of other information as well as this so completely forgot to ask...
Hello, I’m supporting someone who has had surgery for oesophageal cancer and is now experiencing ongoing difficulties with eating and swallowing. They’ve shared that this is impacting their appetite, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. I’d be really...
I had a.l.l. in the early 1970s treated 1973 to1977. I have late effects , still attend late effects clinic, effects include multiple meninginomas..surgery Jan 2018 and radiation 2020...i still have 6. Last August I started to get symptoms Vertigo...
Hi My friend is having Low blood pressure while on chemo, how can she help herself with this? Thanks, Lu
Hello i had a lumpectomy operation on each breast in April and radiotherapy in July. I had extra session on my right side as the lump was deeper on that side. My left side is ok i get the occasional tenderness in my armpit area. On the right side it is...
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