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Hi, before starting folfirinox chemo I was being treated with betacap scalp application but my oncologist said to stop using it as it contains a steroid. I am losing my hair now but it looks awful because of my scalp (being so dry/flaky looking), my...
Hi, I had a hysteroscopy last Thursday due to a one off episode of spotting and was told by Consultant that all looked healthy but that a polyp had been removed. I received a phone call yesterday to say I have to attend an appointment tomorrow to discuss...
Hi there, My husband received Capox chemotherapy last year prior to surgery. Following post operative scans, he's been advised to go through Capox again to 'mop up'any remaining cancer cells. He's dreading it but hopes the side effects won't be...
Had a ct scan and was told I've got irregular mural thickening of the caecum and assending colon. I was told it could be cancer. I have to have a, camera in the neither regions. The dr in A&E was very nice. I went in with suspected pancreatitis or gall...
Good morning! I found a lump in my right outer breast beginning of March. I've been seen, mammogrammed and scanned at the end of March and was told it was a cyst and they sent me on my merry way. 3 months on I felt another thickening under my arm...
Hi I am currently receiving CAPOX (just had 1st round) and am wondering how much I need to worry about catching other peoples illnesses etc. I am trying to work from home but it is not always possible and sone times have to go to customers houses. I also...
Good Morning, My Father suffered acute kidney failure around 7 months ago due to his prostate cancer which resulted in him having a bilateral Nephrostomy. Due to infections he has had to have the Nephrostomy bags that sit over the wound on the back...
Hi, hope you're doing well. I was diagnosed with RCC this time last year, and had surgery to remove my left kidney. Within a couple of weeks it had spread to my brain and soon after I had a brain tumour removed. I've since had several small lesions...
Hi, my mum has recently had full ELAPE surgery and stomach fitted, she is cancer free which is amazing and I can’t thank the skilled surgeon and all medical staff involved with her procedure enough, from the bottom of my heart thank you. I’m here to...
I had the above operation done yesterday and I have two things that I need help with: 1. I came home yesterday with TED stockings on - I’m fully mobile and I just wanted to know how long I keep them on. I carnt remember what the nurse told me yesterday...
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