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Hi all, My husband is having CAPOX treatment and is due to have cycle 5 on Thursday, after cycle 6 we have been told he will have a break from treatment then further scan in 3 months time. My worry is how long will it remain stable? How long has...
I am a full time carer for my brother. He went to hospital yesterday morning for an endoscopy and by night was told a mass was found that was cancerous. This diagnoses was based on visual identification alone before blood and biopsy tests returned. The...
Hi guys im looking for a bit of advice. My husbands cancer has spread to his liver and because of this his skin is itching constantly. He’s been given creams of the gp but they’re not very good. Anyone got any tips please xx
Hi I've received some sample Fortisip drinks to try prior to having the operation. I was flabbergasted when I read the nutritional information on this product. While it does provide a lot of protein and calories it also contains a huge amount of sugars...
Hi There, My husband is half way through his Chemo and just started his Radio therapy for upper esophageal cancer.. They said they cant operate as its too near a main artery so Chemo and Radio is the only treatment they offered. However, everyone...
My husband seen his consultant on Wednesday and he’s been given 6 months. Were absolutely heartbroken. He had a stroke and a heart attack this year. I’m now taking time off work to spend as much time as I can with him. I’m devastated as he is my rock...
Hi My husband's chemo has been postponed for a week as his neutrophils are too low. We've been told by an American friend in cancer recovery, to whom this also happened, that low neutrophils is a marker and shows the chemo is being effective. Can anyone...
My friend is becoming desperate upset and despairing about the regular being sick and regurgitating she's suffering after 4 rounds chemo and radiotherapy tumour has not shrunk at all and still totally blocking oesophagus including saliva. Can anyone please...
Hello all, I think I remember reading here recently that a possible side effect of chemo was an onset of pain in the chest area. I can’t find the thread but wondered if anyone has similar experience of this and could offer my dad some reassurance? He...
I would just like to with all my heart wish you all the best on the horrible journey. It is with a broken heart, my beautiful husband Mark lost his fight, I haven't been able to come on here until now, but he lost his battle at Easter. Thank you all for...
