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Last Friday our whole world imploded. Mum has been diagnosed with lung cancer and brain mets. We know that surgery isn't possible but waiting for results of Dino tests???? What are they and why??
Hi all I had my follow up with my urology oncologist today since my SRT at guys hospital. She gave me a prognosis of 2 years, and I've come home alone, to an empty house feeling very depressed. I really don't know how to deal with this news, and it...
The last week has been really difficult. I had a recurrence of some language difficulties about ten days ago, same symptoms as before. Currently waiting for the results of an MRI which feels like an eternity. Am hoping that surgery or SRS will be possible...
Hi, my husband has just been diagnosed with a secondary brain tumour which has been successfully removed ( we think) .The Consultant is advising 30 sessions of radiotherapy to ensure all cells gone.He had renal cancer about 6 years ago, his right kidney...
After having brain radiosurgery on 21st of September I have really been struggling with mobility issues at home. The neurologist oncologist was going to get some one come to the house. My doctor said he'd chase it up but I am still waiting. How do I get...
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Hope you are all doing well. My question is can we fly with mets to the brain - have any of you? My oncologist said its fine but I don't have much faith in her. My son is in Thailand, I have a terminal diagnosis but I'm at the moment and desperate...
Hi Melanoma spread to my brain in August despite 1 year on Dabrafenib & Trametinib. Previous surgery included wide excision on scalp where original Melanoma was located and neck dissection to remove lymph nodes where it had spread. Gamma Knife September...
My 24 year old son was diagnosed with SNUC in August. He was suffering with severe headaches since April 2023 as he was young it was never investigated. This is the reason doctors have given. I took him to A&E in July they said it was sinus and prescribed...
Hi Everyone, I am just wondering if anyone is or has suffered from Radionecrosis ? My husband has stage for 4 NSC lung cancer with secondary in the brain which he has been treated for twice by surgery and Radiotherapy , he is now scanned every three...
