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Hello. I am looking for advice and support. six years ago I had a cancerous kidney tumour . My kidney was removed and I’ve been clear of cancer for 6 years. However a new tumour appeared in the renal bed where the kidney used to be. I had a biopsy ...
My cancer journey: The power of prayer "Bitter suffering is both painful and necessary...the souls whom God plunges into this conflict are souls whom He loves. And when in the midst of all this conflict they say Fiat (i.e. Thy will be done) their...
Hi all im a fit and otherwise healthy 51 yr old father of two and a builder by trade. just got diagnosed on Thursday with LMS on lower leg above ankle. Been given two options 1: removal and reconstruction OR 2: amputation below the knee I guess...
Hi my problem started in October with a slight bleed from my vagina, having had a total hysterectomy 22 years ago it was a cause for concern. My GP fast tracked me the next I was quickly seen by a gynae consultant to find I have lump sitting in the top...
Recently diagnosed with sarcoma in leg, now to have fast infused chemotherapy starting 29th I am not sure how I feel about it all rather nervous about it all and with having to travel to have treatment is scary enough let alone potentially getting sick...
Hi im 22 recently diagnosed and starting chemo tomorrow i feel like this is the end like i have lost my life to this . Im unsure of how to stay strong or how to deal with chemo. It feels like a bad dream i cant wake up from . If anyone has had a similar...
My son has finally been diagnosed with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour.. hes had surgery and now we await further info !
I went to the Christie on Tuesday for the results of my MRI which was done due to an anomaly on my CT scan. The wonderful news was that it was just thickened scar tissue as we'd hoped. I don't need to be seen for three months apart from having some bloods...
The heading says it all. I’m living in hell, waiting for CT scan results, to see if sarcoma has shown any recurrence yet or lung tumours have grown! Does it get any easier? Thank you Jane x
I am in severe pain with my tumour has anyone else experienced this It doesn't respond well to medication and U can barely sleep. My tumour is in my pelvis so I can't walk
