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Hi I had a lumpectomy and full node clearance 5 years ago but my breast still feel tender a feeling like the areas are bruised is this normal my last mammogram was October and it was clear but thus uncomfortable feeling is working me ,does thjs sound...
Hi, Please reply me, I am high in tension. I am 45 years old and dignosed papillary thyroid cancer in 2015 after that cancer and had raioiodine also which didn't work on my body so reoccurrence of cancer 6 times And spread all my nodes and had 6 times...
Hi, my brother is really struggling with.mputh sores and ulcers from his chemo treatment. Is there any particular product that you could recommend he use? He has used the mouth wash from starting treatment and this has not helped. He us now x3 treatments...
Hi I had my first cycle of EC last Wednesday, at first I felt ok but during the night and day after felt sick, had the runs and felt like I was going to pass out at times. I have felt better as the days ve gone on but my appetite is low, I have to force...
I was diagnosed 9 months ago with prostate cancer Gleason Score 9 Group 5 perenial, so aggresive but not yet metastatic. Because of my age (81) and complex medical situation the professor told me it would be too dangerous to undergo a prostatectomy. Instead...
Hi , I finished radiotherapy for breast cancer in Nov, I was wondering if there was a recommended brand of sun protection, it's a minefield of choice out there. Thanks
Hello, I am writing on behalf of my wife who was diagnosed with rectal cancer last October. After a 5 week course of chemo radiation has now been told she has had a complete response. This is great news but the surgeon still advises a resection with...
Had a fantastic result with my transplant (genetic disease) Now been diagnosed with early lung cancer and offered radiotherapy. I've been told to cut down the immunosuppressents for this to work but I'm worried it will cause rejection of one or both organs...
I have had my ultrasound which was for my testicles only, the urologist asked a few wordy questions and also asked me to sit up half way during the scan as if he had seen something, I am also worried as after spending a very long time on the suspected...
Hi, I'm a 56 year old female diagnosed with breast cancer, and not taking HRT. I have received the results of a blood test to see FSH levels. The test was done to see if I was peri or post menopausal ahead of a decision whether to request a Oncotype...
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