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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...
What does it mean when the consultant says that they would expect someone to deteriorate in the next month
Hi I've had an invitation for a spring covid jab I didn't have winter one as was ill,I'm currently just on 4th chemo session can I still have covid jab.ty
I had my last chemo of Docetaxel mid Jan, and a mastectomy four weeks ago. I'm quite active and currently not taking any medication. My lower back and strangely my inner thighs are really painful, more so after sitting, I've been doing exercises...
Hello I’m Jan and feeling so anxious and confused.. I had a pituitary adenoma removed in March 23 as I was diagnosed with Acromegaly. Then an ultrasound on my parathyroid adenoma revealed thyroid nodule. As a result I had half my thyroid removed . Unfortunately...
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