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Just thought I would ask here, if anyone after radiotherapy has developed psoriasis. I had radiotherapy a year ago and now awaiting to see a dermatologist as my gp thinks it’s psoriasis through having radiotherapy. My skin day by day is getting worse...
Hello everybody, I am still early on my cancer journey - at the time of writing 23/07/24 I have not started treatment. In April 24 I was contacted by my GP surgery asking if I was interested in being part of a clinical trial for colorectal cancer...
My consultant almost cried when she told me that I had metastases in my abdomen as well.as the huge mass associated with my remaining r. ovary. The mass suspected to be on the ovary, but not yet confirmed, is 17.5cm x 12.5cm and 11.cm cranial/caudal...
Hi I am looking after my sister and feeling very isolated and frightened thought I'd join here for some support. Thank you
So following a few bouts of diarrhoea (several months apart) I decided to check with my GP.I am 62, with no other health issues that I am aware of. Almost without question stool samples and various extensive blood tests were ordered. Calprotectin was...
Feeling so alone. I am 49. I was diagnosed with cancer of the decending colon in October 2021. Advanced stage 3. I had absolutely no symptoms. Chemo and surgery has put me in remission, and I am very thankful for that, however, I feel I am only living...
Hi,I am caring for my sister who has a number of health issues and has just been diagnosed with cancer. I was wondering if anyone was on here from Bangor Northern ireland and would befriend me to help me through this process as I am feeling very isolated...
I haven't got a start date for my chemo yet but I've been told by the team that I'll be on Folfiri and Cetuximab. Does anyone have any anecdotes of their experience with either of these? Or does anyone know if there's a forum search? I'm at the stage...
Hi I’m currently having round 3 of folfox and my oncologist said he might have to delay round 4 if my blood test at that time show my platelets are too low. He explained it would be delayed by one week but ideally they don’t like to delay as chemo has...
Hi all my name is Lee 44 M i have just come back from my colonoscopy and the operator found a large bleeding polyp in the lower part of my rectum he took biopsies but said no need to wait for results he’s booking me in for an MRI and CT scan the...
