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Hi, My Dad lives with me and has recently had a diagnosis of terminal Bile Duct Cancer. This has spread to the liver with a 7cm mass and lymph nodes. We have been told it is an aggressive form of Cancer. He has chosen to not undergo any treatment...
I’ve recently started self injecting Fragmin for six months for a blood clot. I got a couple of very large bruises on my abdomen, so I’ve switched to injecting in my thighs until the bruises heal. Is it ok to inject in my inner thigh as well as my outer...
I have had Stem Cell Transplant for Myeloma and am doing well. My blood counts are all going up slowly but surely so all good. However I have been told that I will still have 2 months of maintenance chemo once I am back under the care of West Suffolk...
I have really bad peripheral neuropathy in my feet. This has become more pronounced since finishing 12 cycles of Paclitaxel. I was starting to drive which helped my mental state as I was able to meet friends. Now I have to rely on my husband or friends...
Hi My husband has liver cancer (secondary I think - it's legions all over his liver from his Colorectal cancer, and at last minute we didn't get Chemo due to his albumin levels.) The slightest movement or conversation leaves him breathless and he is so...
I have been on a specific brand (Morningside) of Exemestane for the last 18 months. Now my pharmacist says he cannot supply it and he can only give me what his supplier sends. I have asked GP to write Morningside Brand Only in my prescription which he...
Hi. I've just come through chemotherapy and radiation for estrogen positive breast cancer. Now I'm beginning 5-7 years of hormone treatment (Zoladex and Letrazole). My question is whether it is possible to take probiotic vitamin supplements to help reduce...
Hi, my husband was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer almost 5 years ago. Started on enzalutamide, then docataxel followed by Radium 223 injections last year and has just completed 10 rounds of 60%strength cabazataxel. He is having back pain and...
I have had my Lymph nodes removed from both sides of my groin whilst undergoing surgery for Vulvar Cancer, I had drain tubes inserted whilst in hospital for 8 days but they were removed when I was discharged yesterday and I have noticed swelling around...
I am sleeping 11 hours on average every night. I still feel very tired when I manage to wake up. I could sleep on. I’m in my early 60s. I struggle to function and maintain my home. I live alone. I had radiotherapy treatment for breast cancer Stage 2...
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