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Hello, a brief summary. A family member was diagnosed with T3a RCC (believe the leibovich was a six). Nephrectomy in Sept 2024 and immunotherapy completed in Nov 2025. After the pembrolizumab was completed as adjuvant treatment, had an appt with the...
Is it safe be on atorvastatin 40mg whilst on Paclitaxel, with dexamethasone and ondansetron as the pre drugs? I'm scared of getting rhabdomyolysis from the dexamethasone. I'm due to speak to the GP's pharmacist next Tuesday, but don't want to be worrying...
I have been receiving immunotherapy, one dose in April and one in May following removal of cancerous lymph node in my groin. I have had quite severe side effects, and my doctor has said today that he may discontinue the treatment. What other options will...
After Hormone Therapy & Radiotherapy - Does Semen Production Ever Return? It has been 9 months since I had my last Hormone Therapy shot (which first began March 2024 to reduce testosterone levels before Radiotherapy could begin). I was told that "testosterone...
Dear All, I am looking for some answer and support. My husband who is 50, never smoked, and always lived a healthy life was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, with malingnant liquid but confined to the left lung only, and no spread to other...
Hello, I am hoping for some insight please to help me understand and support a relative in relation to their care. They have stage 4 oesophageal cancer with local lymph node spread. They are unable to swallow anything, including saliva. Treatment has...
I had op in April for BCC on scalp as consultant said first op in Nov 2025 didn't have a clear enough margin. Nurses dressed wound until it started to heal. Since then a have large scabs with liquid coming from them and I don't know if this is what should...
I completed 6 months of chemotherapy and immunotherapy on 11 February 2026, had surgery in March and 10 consecutive sessions of radiotherapy with completed on 16th June of this year. I had triple negative, grade 3 breast cancer but no lymph node spread...
I started tamoxifen 20mg-may 1st 2026 and I’m wanting to take norethisterone to delay a period. Can I do this? I’ve only had single mastectomy surgery and then the tamoxifen so no chemo etc. not on any other medication I came off the contraception pill...
I finished radical chemoradiotherapy in March and have continued to lose weight. I am still unable to eat most solid foods and relying on fortysips. I have lost a total of 7stone and feel weak, disgusting and cannot stand the sight of myself, it really...
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