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Hi, My mum has been living with Stage 4 lung cancer (may have originated in the bowl) for the past year, and her cough is getting worse and worse. Is there anything that might help ease it or make her more comfortable? Unfortunately, her current chemotherapy...
Hi there, I ended treatment for colon cancer 2 years ago. Over 6 months of chemotherapy on Capecitabine. I am still left with painful hands and fingers and dry eyes. Doctor gave me pregabalin which didn’t help even after months of use. Do you think I...
I have a question about a recent blood test my mum had she has stomach cancer and they said her cancer markers had gone from 30 to 47 I don't understand am worried sick I didn't sleep very well last night worrying about it any help is appreciated
I have been taking letrozole since April. In July I had a suspected TIA which was numbness in the right leg. In October I had a period of numbness in the left leg and lower arm and hand. I am also experiencing shooting pains in the right hip about once...
I have had 21 infusions of BCG and the 3 recent cameras were clear. My mobility is deteriorating and I've been told if you have osteoarthritis the infusions can inflame and swell the hip Having read up on the history of infusions Q1 Would it be reasonable...
Hi Last monday I found out I had a BCC on the end of my nose. The dermatologist said it was superficial and she froze it. It looks so awful as its healing and I can only imagine the scar it will leave. Was this the correct treatment for this area...
I'm 68 and been on letrozole for breast cancer for a year. I have been suffering with palpatations and general bone aches and high cholesterol. I do have osteoporosis and not having meds at this time by choice. The breast care nurses have suggested tamoxifen...
Has anyone had experience with taking citicoline during chemotherapy? Years before her cancer diagnosis, my mom was prescribed citicoline by her neurologist for mild cognitive impairment and is continuing to take it during her cancer treatment. I asked...
My Husband had emergency surgery to perform a colostomy on 30/9. This cam about due to a rectum tumour that had perferated his bowel. Information was hard to establish and consultants drip fed detail which was very frustrating.*cm mass low in rectum...
I need advice on what it is safe to do as I have been diagnosed with proximal hamstring tendinitis. I am presently being treated using gym equipment but this is not helping and making it worse. I have osteoporosis and pelvic radiation disease as a result...
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