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I’m so sorry to keep on. Woke early this morning feel so ill . As I didn’t really feel ill before diagnosis.I guess it’s emotional stress. I’m shaking ,tired ,but restless unable to eat because I feel so sick. I keep going over what drs said to me...
Hi anyone on here can help much appreciate it did anyone lose weight before there treetment and what did you do about it anyone that had or has the same condition thank you all
Hi, I'm new to the group and on day 13 of Cycle 1 of 2 week chemo. Not had too many symptoms so far but only on 80% dose so Cycle 2 may be different. I'm trying to understand what's going on during the chemo, how long the chemo stays in the body, when...
He llo everyone, My name is Dixie87 and have just been given the 'all clear' 5 years after my surgery/treatment for colorectal cancer, so I feel a bit of a fraud joining you. I live in France where I am a member of Cancer Support France. I am 68 years...
Hi, newly diagnosed with bowel cancer spread to liver. Have been told inoperable. I’m petrified so I have only asked for my treatment plan and no other details. my oncologist has put me on folfiri as first line, slightly lower dose to work up over 12...
Hi everyone hope your all well went for my first chemo Friday stopped it cause they thought I had covid had covid test done negative went to th drs I had a water infection seems like I'm going around in circles
Yesterday was a one of the hardest, hence why I’m still awake. My brother was taken in to hospital as he was in so much pain and hadn’t eaten for days.. just slept. He’s home and on more pain relief and also steroids. His liver is pressing onto his...
Hi do anyone know if you have a cold can you still have chemotherapy
My husband had he's 4th infusion of nivolumab on Wednesday after every cycle he suffers with really bad leg twitches and aching feet I'm just wondering if anyone else suffers with this after immunotherapy and if so is there anything he can take to ease...
Hi all, I had my scans yesterday at Basingstoke, was supposed to see the surgeon as well but he was unable to attend so has arranged to video call me tomorrow morning when I will find out whether he is willing to operate on my extensive spread to the...
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