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Hello all my friend was diagnosed t3 n1 m0 in 2024, had the surgery clear margins. Last scan was clear. Three weeks ago he thought he pulled a muscle in right shoulder. Today he said pain worse no improvement and gone to arm and top of chest and it feels...
Hello everyone, I just joined the group. I have been following the posts over the months which have been resourceful and also calming knowing that my mother is not alone. My mother (68) was diagnosed with stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma afew months...
Afternoon all. Had a really bad start to my post operation chemo and was wondering how normal this is. Pretty much sailed through the pre-op sessions and didn't really have any significant side effects other than feeling generally rotten. Had my first...
Haven't posted in a while. My husband passed away on Wednesday evening 24 June 26. Age 73. He was diagnosed in Sept/October 2025 and we were told 18 months. We managed 10. We knew that they couldn't cure his cancer but even so the 6 rounds of chemotherapy...
The cancer has returned , husband has a small spot on his lung and a small spot on his operation site. We are currently in India trying to enjoy a very long and overdue holiday. It’s sooo hot.He’s starting MR Linac Radiotherapy again when we are back...
Hi I’m new here, My mum in law has stage 4 oesophageal cancer she had palliative radiotherapy in February - she has started to vomit mucus by the bucket load generally after eating. This isn’t a regular occurrence yet but I believe it is something that...
Has anyone had any experience with overseas travel and insurance? Any information and help regarding cover with a terminal diagnosis would be much appreciated?
Hi my partner as cancer and had chemo amd noq on immuethrapy we have had a few issues with liver levels anybody else had this issue
So the PDL1 test results are in and we have an appointment next Thursday to see what treatment plan my husband will have , so another weeks wait before we know if it's immunotherapy the best option or chemo, I don't know why they just can't tell you if...
I seem to have had a very bumpy journey and I am struggling to keep it together while I get a diagnosis. I had a gastroscopy in April followed by a CT scan. I have Barret's and Hiatus Hernia but the letter saying that they did not have any visible signs...
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