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Re: Pain when going to toilet

Hi everyone I’m back just to let you guys know on Monday I had my CT Scan and blood test. Will be seeing the Oncologist on the 17th April., hopeful it will be a good result? Just want to ask a question if anyone here after completing the chemo treatment has had a...Read More

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Just diagnosed with appendix cancer

I was just diagnosed with appendix cancer after a bout with appendicitis last week. I had scans and now see the doctor on Monday to find out my next step. Has anyone had any experience with appendix cancer? I am terrified of what is next.

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Bladder Cancer

Hi Everyone Just wanna say hello and touch base, just been diagnosed 03/02/25. Had TURBT & 2 stents, awaiting neoadjuvant chemo to start.Kinda going thru the motion's with trying to absorb everything as a cancer patient. Got Information Overload, Appts, confusion, ...Read More

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Re: Taste bud

Hi just want to ask a question? On March the 3rd I finally completed my 6 months chemo treatment.what I want to know is how long does it take for your taste buds to get back to normal. Also after each treatment I had I always get this white coated stuff on my ton...Read More

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Re: Raltitrexed and Oxaliplatin

Hi everyone just to let guys know on Monday I will be having my second chemo with Raltitrexed +Oxaliplatin but they are going to do Desensitisation and gradually increase it every 30 mins. The Oncologist said this has to work either wise if I have any reaction th...Read More

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Renal Cell Carcinoma in my lungs

I lost my left kidney to cancer about 8 years ago and somehow the sneaky cancer travelled through my lymph nodes into the lungs. I was told it is stage 4 and 6 to 8 months is all I have left.I am fine with that. I have had chronic pain for over ten years. Both shou...Read More

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DOUBLE CANCER DIAGNOSIS - prostrate and CLL

Hey friends,Hubby diagnosed...1. Prostrate Cancer (aggressive/contained). PSA undetectable after prostatectomy 18 months ago. Symptom free. 2. CLL Lukemia 2 months ago after several bloods. Today, haematologist confirmed low grade, Phew! HOWEVER - also reported 1.5...Read More

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chemo

I had surgery about 3 months ago for colon cancer. I need to get the colostomy fixed in 4 months. The surgeon said I must take chemotherapy pills first.From what I have read, chemo is not very useful and just makes you sick.I told the surgeon I would take it, and I...Read More

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Hello my name is Debbie and I'm 63, I have been diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia .I keep asking myself why and how and now what? I'm feeling very confused and not sure what to do next.I've told a few close friends and my immediate family and they are al...Read More

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Feeling sick when going out

Hi there,This is my first post. I have recently been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. If anyone has a few tips that would be great. Yesterday I had to come home not even 20 minutes into grocery shopping due to stomach cramps and still going a couple hours after...Read More

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