I seem to have succumbed to a bad ulcer and general sore mouth. I’ve got the benzadyine mouthwash and bonjela. Any suggestions on what you’ve eaten when experiencing this? I’ve tried eggs and soup and food I thought was soft but aggravated it. Also...
I’m not happy with the lack of communication from my consultant and the way I’m finding out about things (saw online my CA125 had gone up to 236 after a year in remission, but no communication on this as yet, just appointment made for 3 months time!)...
Had ct scan before 1st treatment and now going for 2nd. needed to see my dr to see how 1st treatment went. he seemed everything fine then he told me my lymph node was enlarged and need another ct scan after 3rd trea. has any one else had this? thanks...
Hello - newbie here I've recently had an unidentified tumour discovered near one of my ovaries. It was a chance find after an ultrasound to check the location of my IUD as the strings were noted to be missing at a smear. I've had an MRI and the mass...
A couple of days ago I had a phone call from one of my Consultants. The Gynae guy. He said that on the balance of probability the primary organ appears most likely to be Gynae origin. Not small bowel. Therefore they won't be doing the PET CT scan on...
Today I had a colonoscopy and a gastroscopy and a cervical smear. Started off under Colorectal Consultant and after a clear colonoscopy and gastroscopy with NED, one of the consultants came to see me and said next thing is PET scan and then debulking...
I was rushed in for a colonoscopy and gastroscopy yesterday as there was a cancellation. Saw surgeon she has basically indicated to me that they won't be planning on removing the lump. It's 18cm and bulky and not yet been ascertained that it's colorectal...
I have my consultant appt on Wednesday next week 17/07 What is concerning me is that they cannot know it's cancer for definite surely, until they send tissue samples to pathology. So, will I definitely be scheduled for surgery with a 17.5 cm mass associated...
Had 4 rounds of chemotherapy before having the big operation I am 5 weeks since having operation not feeling well blood pressure low and tonight have been sick which was black has anybody else been ill this long after operation
Hello. Does anyone have info about or experience of using PleurX to drain ascites at home rather than have to stay in hospital? I’m asking for my friend who has advanced ovarian cancer and is currently in hospital having fluids drained. Many thanks...
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