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Rare cancer diagnoses appendix and PMP

My wife was diagnosed in early 2024 with at first thought was ovarian cancer. surgery within 7 days found it wasnt ovarian cancer but a rare appendix cancer with cancerous mucous theoughout the abdoman and alsp peritineal cancer, they removed the appendix and 2 kg ...Read More

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Lung, liver cancer

Hi. My father aged 74 has been feeling unwell for about a month - he was breathless, no appetite, sleepy, no energy and had pain around his shoulders/ back. Another symptom was occasional leg pain which was always put down to past hip replacements. He went to his d...Read More

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Question about lymphoma symptoms

Upper thighLeft shoulderLeft shoulder a couple days laterChest just below neckHi all, Just wanting to see if anyone else has had something like this happen and if I need to be worried... for the past 2 months I’ve had very itchy skin, mainly on legs, arms, chest an...Read More

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Memory loss/cognitive impairment

Hi, my Mum is undergoing hormone and targeted therapy to treat breast cancer. She is in her late 70s so I realise her cognitive function isn't what it was, however, I am noticing that she is suffering a little more memory loss and confusion recently. I unders...Read More

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Liver cancer treatment vs surgery

Has anyone had treatment (SIRTetc) for advanced liver cancer then rejected surgery? What has your journey been like ? Thanks on advance.

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First Chemotherapy & Symptoms

Hello everyone - My 54yo mum has just been diagnosed with primary Stomach and ?oesophageal CA with mets elsewhere. She had her first chemotherapy yesterday and was feeling ok! Today has woken up feeling very flat and generally unwell. From what I've read the day fo...Read More

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Differing views between oncologist and GP

Hi everyone!! And thank you for being there李Husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer metastising to lymph and spine 3 days ago. Unfortunately, as covid on ward, discharged before radiation oncologist could see him for follow-up, just a script faxed thru for firma...Read More

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Please help my friend.

My friend is a veteran and about two months ago got dental work done at a dentist referred by the VA Hospital. Apparently, the dentist was not very good. He checked my friend and said four teeth must be pulled. After giving 13 shots of novacaine, the dentist use...Read More

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Mother just diagnosed and I'm not coping

Hi everyone, thank you for reading my post. My 71 yr old mother has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. I believe it is early stage however I have not heard this directly from her specialist so I'm not completely convinced yet. She has had surgery this week to ...Read More

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My wife has received an ultrasound result with 95% chance of malignancy

Hi guys, I am new here and am seeking help to understand my wifes ultrasound report...from a few days ago. Is someone able to breakdown/explain the report findings below in easy to understand language? Report Findings 1. MammogramRight BreastBI-RADS average VBD%...Read More

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