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Hello, my dad has advanced prostate cancer. He was diagnosed 6 years ago at which point the cancer was already in his bones too. He’s had varied treatments over the years and today has received news that the cancer has further spread to his lungs and...
2019 23mm tumour left breast grade 3 idc er8 her2 negative 3/3 lymph nodes involved.mastectomy immediate construction.adjuvant ec-t chemotherapy completion axillary node clearance 4/9 lymph nodes involved. Total 7/21. radiotherapy. Adjuvant endocrine...
My mother has been told she has cancer markers and that her iron count has dropped considerably in a short time . The doc said he suspects a small bleed somewhere and wants to do tests but she is refusing. She says she won't want treatment so she doesn...
I’m currently taking Exemestane 25mg I was wondering can I take cologen supplements while taking this medication?thank you
I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal/ lower bowel cancer last October and underwent chemo and radiotherapy to destroy a cancerous polyp in my lower bowel. A recent meeting with my colon surgeon confirmed that the polyp had been destroyed and there was...
Hi How long after 1st round of chemotherapy can I expect hair loss to start ? I'm having anti-cancer therapy for early stage breast cancer - Drugs are TC Docetaxel - Cyclophosphamide Will all my hair fall out immediately? Thank you
Wife has bad fatigue. What medication if any is available to help my wife with her fatigue which seems to be caused by chemo.
Hi I had prostate removed October 24 and finished 20 sessions of radiotherapy 2 weeks ago ,all went well until 3 days after end of treatment. I developed a pain down my left leg from the butt check to and including my calf is this something I should...
Can you still go swimming (maybe just floating) if you have a chemo port in
Her cancer is Terminal so this is plaintive. What will be the possible affect on her, does it have the same impact on all sufferers. Can I get her anything to help her cope.
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