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Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system recognise and fight cancer.
It’s not an option for everyone, but for some people it can be an important part of treatment.
You can learn more about how immunotherapy works and what to e...Read More
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Hi,
I am just wondering what treatments people use for mouth ulcers from chemotherapy. I have heard rinsing with salty water or bi carb soda is good. But how much and/or how often?
Have you tried anything else and did it work for you?
Thanks
Mandy
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HiI am about to start a new treatment ENCORAFENIB ( oral) and CETUXIMAB (IV) for metastatic colorectal cancer.One of the side effects is a face rash. Would love some ideas/ products that has helped you deal with this. I do know my oncologist will give me some anti...Read More
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Hi everyoneStarting chemotherapy can be a big step, and it often comes with questions you don’t even realise you have yet. Many people say that some of the most helpful support came not from a booklet, but from someone who’d already been there and shared what actua...Read More
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Dear All, I went through my first cycle of BEP. 3 weeks of fatigue, mouth soreness, some body pains and mental fog. But no vomiting. I ate food, three meals a day and drunk water. I was really tired and some days stayed in bed alot. I had two energy bubbles a day, ...Read More
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Dear All,I recently got a diagnosis for ovarian cancer and it was a very quick diagnosis. I had major abdominal surgery and after my diagnosis, was informed I would be going for chemotherapy. And very soon. My recent Medical Oncologist appointment gave me my chemot...Read More
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Hi I am new to this forum I was diagnosed with vaginal cancer July last year had chemo and radiation to no avail. Now I have to consider pelvic exenteration just wondered if anyone has been through this major surgery and can help. Thanks.
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Hi all iam new to here,ihave melanoma metastatic in my right groin , currently doing ipilimumab/nivolumab ( immunotherapy) treatment have just had the 4th round , iam just after anyone else experiences with immunotherapy I have sadly got every side effect you ca...Read More
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Hi all, thanks for listening my story. My father has diagnosed with duodenal cancer with stage 4 in May 2018. One year past, we had 12 times chemo therapy and another twice new drug chemotherapy, totally 14 times until now. But it seems the tumour progresses now. ...Read More
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