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I've just been diagnosed with stage 2 left upper lobe lung cancer. I was told they won't operate, because it has spread to the lymph nodes. Booked in for next Monday for a further PET scan, blood tests and an exploratory bronchoscopy. As I am older, I am wondering...Read More
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Hello, I am due to commence radiation (35 treatments in 7 weeks) plus chemo. The radiation is on my tonsils, tongue, palate and some small nodes in neck. I understand there will be burning to the skin. Can I please have recommendations for what to put on my 56 yea...Read More
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Hello, all! Last year l, I found a single, painless and hard lymph node on the left side of the back of my neck. I had it looked at and was told that it was a reactive node and required no further investigation. Since then, it's stayed the same, but I've had a ton ...Read More
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I was diagnosed yesterday (preliminary prognosis until staging is confirmed)- with Stage 2 endometrial cancer. I’m 41 and have had a history of ovarian cysts, recently having laproscopy, Lletz, D&C etc which thankfully found a mass. The specialist was baffled becau...Read More
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Today, I saw my GP. I went with complaints of swollen but not tender lymph nodes. My right occipital node was so large and red that she thought it was a cyst at first. This is is my only uncomfortable/tender node. Upon feeling around, where I thought I'd only had 4...Read More
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I have just been diagnosed with aggressive bladder cancer I see the oncologists tomorrow and am scared it has taken 6 months to get this far I'm going some clinical trial but won't know anything till I get there does an6know anything about it
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My doctor just informed me I have abnormal cervical cells and that I have to travel 40 minutes away for a biopsy. I have no reliable transportation at this time, and with the coronavirus, I won't be scheduled for quite some time. I live in a very rural area, where ...Read More
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I was diagnosed tonsil cancer weeks ago, already met oncologist in Peter mac cancer center and they setup a treatment plan for me including radio+chemo therapy for 7 weeks, yesterday dentist from Peter mac checked my teeth before planning CT and told me few decayed...Read More
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Found out 1-3-2020 I had Stage 4b cancer. Finished 3 Mon-Wed sessions, with ONE 3day session left and I have no clue what I'm doing. Should I finish my bucket list asap, or just start praying and hope for the best? Otherwise I'm just counting down to some...Read More
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I've recently had an orbital tumor removed with a high grade carcinoma. No other tumor found. A PET scan 8mnth ago found no cancer in my body. I'm gutted and struggling to tell my family. ...
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