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Originally diagnosed with Sclc in October 20 along with lymph nodes in the neck and in my left tonsil. tonsils removed Xmas 20. Started chemotherapy and radiotherapy in 30 doses to neck and lung and the 12 months of immunotherapy ending March 22. PET...
Hello. I have recently found out that my urothelial cancer has now spread from the bladder (removed in January) having originated in my right kidney (removed Jan 21). I.m waiting for an appointment for a kidney function test, and results from tumour tissue...
Hi I've just been diagnosed with secondary cancer, a rare and aggressive skin cancer Merkel cell carcinoma in my groin lymph nodes. I'm now waiting for a PET SCAN. I have Bowen's Disease and have had cryotherapy and surgery to remove lesions but as...
If you have had a diagnosis like this where did yours start? I know I need to wait for the results of the scans but I am afraid they will say it is all over. I have not lost weight or lost my appetite but I feel tired. I am going crazy no knowing but...
Hi there, My FIL had a stroke Sep 21 at which point a mass was found in his stomach. Fast forward 4 months and he had a partial gastrectomy. He had no chemotherapy before or after this due to his stroke. During surgery they removed 20 nodes, 10...
Hi all, I got information today that I have been diagnosed with auxiliary lymph cancer after 7 years cancer free from uterine cancer. In a state of shock. Anyone else going through this? Now awaiting to hear about surgery and further treatment.
Hi I've just found out from my biopsy last week that it looks like I have stage 4 breast cancer, I'm going for a private consultation and mammogram tomorrow but just needed to talk to anyone going through the same, as my head is whirring and I'm all...
Hi Everyone, I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer that’s spread to my lymph nodes in my armpit and breast. I’ve had the all clear from a bone scan but have a CT on Saturday. Has anyone else had a ripping pain like a hook in their arm above and below...
So my fiancé had melanoma in his calf removed 11 years ago and a chain of lymph node in his groin. In October last year he went to hospital with pains, to be told the melanoma had metastasised, multiple lymph nodes affected. Roll on to now, had a phone...
I had a groin ultrasound in December that showed a second metastatic lymph node had increased to 10 mm, Two consultations later and a pet scan has resulted there are now two infected lympth nodes a surgery date in just under 2 weeks has now been given...
