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Please can anyone tell me how long does Each session of Radiotherapy last each day? Thanks.Belzi.
Hi All, Not been around for a couple of years..... I am trying to find out how we go abut seeking a second opinion. Not because we don't agree with our oncologist but just to widen the net in terms of possible treatments. My partner is stage 4 metastatic...
That's done, have just taken the first dose of Capecitabine. Deep breath girl and keep going. Have decided not to do the whole 5 week treatment but opted instead for doing this in 25 days this way it'll be finished sooner. Hope everyone is doing ok...
Hello there, My mother was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2014, made the surgery and everything was alright. Unfortunately she didn't checked her out regullary and we discovered in the late 2021 that she have 1 liver metastase and 2 adrenal metastases...
My husband has been on nivolumab for 8 months now the past 3 weeks he has been having bowel trouble constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloating and not being able to wee. We have been to the hospital 3 times ans admitted twice only yesterday they...
Hi Guys My dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer in late July last year following a colonoscopy. All cancer was successfully removed with no spread. 6 months later and 3 months into precautionary chemotherapy he has had blood results back showing his...
Hi all, I'm currently on my 4 round of capox and had a meeting with my oncologist to discuss what's next. I was all ready to continue with another couple of rounds at least, but after speaking to her yesterday, she doesn't seem to be over enthusiastic...
Hi all, I have just joined this group and had a quick look through some posts but unable to see what i need so far so i apologise if i am repeating questions others have asked. I am after some advice and opinion on how things will go and any questions...
hiya odd how things all of a sudden that start of as a thought go from the back of your mind to the front and become all consuming. I have my diagnosis and my treatment plan now just waiting for my pre op assessment and op date and the type of opp...
I am a carer for my husband who has cirrhosis and bower cancer
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