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Hi there, to start off I would like to say I have yet to be diagnosed with leukaemia but I am undergoing tests for it. Im looking for some guidance on what to look for and expect. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December last year, my psa was...
My son had chemo 3 years ago and since then he as to have bloods checked every few months but every time a week before hes due to be checked hes as a complete melt down panick attacs crying frightend its come back then same after hes had it done waiting...
My husband has been treated with chemotherapy cladribine drug in October.it is now February and he is feeling all of his symptoms coming back.could it be the chemo side effects or the cancer cells have not gone.im feeling less positive now as I listen...
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Hi Everybody. I am new to the group, I was diagnosed with a very rare type of cancer called Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) in May 2022 I am from Northern Ireland & was told I am only the 2nd case of it in NI, there's a few more...
Hey any info on hairy cell leukemia recovery time?
My husband has just been diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia. I'm in a bubble any one going through this
Hi all, Just looking for a heads up on what to expect as I am due to start treatment .
Just a quick hello, My name is Neil, I am new to the site and newly diagnosed with CLL, looking back I am fairly sure I have had it for 5 years. I'm currently in the watch and wait club.
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