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has anyone had to take calcichew-d3 forte..i have been taking it for 1 week and i'm so tired and even more brain foggy than usual..all the info i can find is if it doesn't wear off after 2 weeks to inform doctor..has anyone else had to take this and if...
Hi, I'm 67 mum of 2, grandmother of 2 I was diagnosed in November with T2 NO anal cancer. I'm just completing week 4 of chemoradiotherapy and getting sore and tired now. The chemo had to be stopped this week due to low platlets which I found upsetting...
I was diagnosed with the above yesterday. I had been fast tracked a MRI scan and CT scan. I had an biopsy taken at my appointment under local anaesthetic. I have been told that will need a pet scan and a smear test plus a few blood tests. I'm now waiting...
Hi everyone After nearly three months of worry and anticipation I received positive confirmation that my tumour is indeed cancerous. Whilst I would have preferred not to hear that news I was delighted to finally be told and put to bed the dread of...
Hi, My mum is just about to start her first chemo for anal cancer with liver mets, having just been diagnosed. I live about 2 hrs away and have young kids - I would like to support her through chemo (her husband will also be supporting 24/7). I can...
Hello everyone hope you are all well, well as can be expected! I finished my chemo radiotherapy just over a year ago and last week I have started with terrible discomfort down below again all where I was in excruciating pain when weeing and bleeding then...
Hi - diagnosed earlier this month, and will be starting treatment in a week. Reading your posts has already helped so much! A quick introduction – I live in the US, I’m female, and just over 65. This is my 4th cancer. 10+ years ago, I had ovarian &...
Good evening Macmillan I'm six week post treatment this week and wanted to check in and share my progress in the hope that it helps others. Its been a long road but I feel like I'm getting there. The soreness in my bottom has mostly gone though I am...
Well before my cancer diagnosis, we booked a 12 day cruise to Canaries. My chemoradiation finishes around 4 weeks before departure. We can't cancel the cruise without losing a huge amount of money but there is a possibility we can use what we've paid...
Hi Guys Hope everyone is feeling ok Just an update and a few questions to ask. After my first excision the tumour fell into Stage 2 with no spread to Lymph Nodes or distant disease. The clear margin was 0.2mm and the overall size of the excised...
