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I went for a Biopsy yesterday after what I believe to be the usual process of an initial blood test and a Prostate MRI scan. The doctor asked if I had any questions ahead of performing the Biopsy. I asked basically how serious did things look at that...
I wonder if you can suggest any products to help ease overnight dry mouth/ throat please? I have tried Xylimelts but they cause upset stomach and wind. I have also tried Oralieve moisturising gel but the soothing effects lasts for no more than a couple...
After having neuropathy in my hands during 12 weeks of Folfax treatment I now have severe throbbing pains in my hands (particularly at night). is this the reverse of the neuropathy and are there any recommended treatments/actions I can take? Than...
Hi I finished my radiotherapy last December, and having hormone prostrap treatment for two years. All of a sudden I am putting on weight around the middle as expected, but I cannot lose an ounce, swimming , walking, it's getting me down a bit. My diet...
My nurse told me I was a week early she calculated 3calender months, and I turned up 12 weeks . Am I a week early is that good or bad , or is being a week late good or bad .
I am currently having chemotherapy for bowel cancer, all the bits have been removed with surgery but have some lymph nodes that have got the oncology teams attention. I was told I can have yoghurt as long as it's pasteurised and with no live cultures...
I had a right Hemi colectomy exactly 3 months ago. I can walk 2-3miles but no more yet. Do you think I could go to archery this Friday? It’s the shoulders that are stretched most.
After bladder cancer diagnosis six months ago and subsequent two TURBS surgeries, last Friday (13 Mar) and following a CT scan on 12 Feb the oncologist gave my 87-year-old husband the news that no further treatment was considered appropriate. Just like...
My dear mother who has been fighting various cancers over the last 6 years or so including a liver resection to remove a large tumour last year and a melanoma and lymph nodes removed in the same year. Last week she has been diagnosed with stage 4 liver...
Can you recommend a cream or gel during breast radiotherapy
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