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I am newly diagnosed (two days ago), after being referred to various doctors/specialists by my GP one week ago - I have a number of small liver lesions and possibly some affecting the spine, however they have yet to find a primary. I have had bloods taken and under...Read More
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Diagnosed stage 1 breast cancer in late June 2021, lumpectomy early July, then back for axillary lymph nodes removed as there was cancer found in one lymph node. Biopsy from the axillary lymph nodes came back clear. That was two weeks ago. Recovery started well,...Read More
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Hi, I'm a member of the head and neck cancer group but ths question is outside that so will ask here... I'm about 8 weeks or so out of a 7 week program of chemo and radiation therapy for head and neck cancer...When I had the petscan that picked my cancer up - back ...Read More
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Good day I have just been diagnosed with endometrial cancer, i got the call this Wednesday from the doctor, who seemed subdued on the phone and started the conversation by saying...” I have bad news” “ you need to come now”i hanged up the phone and thought .. WTF.....Read More
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i am looking for some info on the after effects of Radiation.
i had a lumpectomy back in September and under went 5 weeks of Radiation to my breast.
its now 10 months on and my ribs are quite sore and tender on the side and under my breast.
is this a normal ...Read More
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Hi, i was diagnosed with melanoma cancer Stage 3, on New Years Eve...2021.I have had the lymph nodes out and it has been recommended to do 5 weeks of neck radiation and then a year of target therapy. Please can someone share their experience with neck radiatio...Read More
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Hi I have recently completed Radiation and some Chemo (4 weeks ago) and was wondering whether it is safe to take AZ Vax given that it might not be good for those who have blood clot. I had some blood clot during Chemo. I have checked with my Oncologists but they ...Read More
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Hello Friends I was treated recently for skin cancer under my jaw. I had some chemo and main treatment was Radiation. During my treatment, I was okay as I was eating to keep my weight. 4 weeks have now passed since my radiation treatment and unfortunately, I lo...Read More
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HiI have been wallowing in a reality shift after my Stage 4 diagnosis some 6 weeks ago now.I have a non symptomatic breast cancer met in my spine and two primary tumours scheduled for lumpectomy some time in November. In the meantime I am shovelling down hands ful...Read More
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Good afternoon all, Has any one received their diagnosis over the phone following biopsy?
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