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Wishing to talk with and support my mate who's post prostatectomy but 8week PSA test is 'highest on the scale when it should be zero. I'd like to know what this indicates and so speak with him and manage my language and support accordingly. TIA
Good morning, I was diagnosed with invasive malignant melanoma August 2021. I’ve had 4 biopsy’s and a WLE. They also discovered An enlarged lymph node in my left groin measuring 2.3 cm wide by 3 cm deep My plastic specialist didn’t think it was bad enough...
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with stage 2 melanoma. They advised that I have a further 2cm margin removed and a SLNB to check if it is on the move. The doctor said she would do an urgent 2 week referral to the plastic surgeon but advised that it was...
Hi I’m after some advice. I was diagnosed with grade 1 invasive ducal carcinoma, ER8, PR8 right breast cancer in March this year and taken off my HRT patches straight away on diagnosis. I am struggling with hot flashes day and night. Two weeks ago I had...
can we use Ganoderma mushroom for cancer?
Hi - my Mother-in-law, age 84, has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. She is beginning to suffer a little with her memory, however is typically very private regarding her medical issues and we only found out after the diagnosis and treatment had...
I've recently had a second sigmoidoscopy and said they found 3 lisions which they think is piles. I'm still bleeding from my back passage and stools are dark in colour occasionally sore when straining should I be worried. Still going through chemotherapy...
Hi, I’m a Breast Cancer survivor of 18 years & had received chemo, radio & endocrine therapies to achieve remission. Recently, I’ve developed a shoulder complaint on same side of past breast cancer treatments. It’s been suggested that a cortisone shot...
I have recently finished a course of antibiotics but they seemed to have no effect at all on the diarrhoea. Since finishing the course last Saturday things seem to have improved slightly but only a little. I am emailing my haematologist at Croydon University...
Hi, I was given the all clear just over two years ago. Due to COVID and going into lockdown it was very difficult to get any help or advice. I also a series of other illnesses, worsening of sciatica extreme chronic pain in the tops of my legs (Back)....
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