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greg57

Nervously waiting for liver biopsy results

Hi, Greg here, im new to this community. I have an 11cm tumour in my liver and had a biopsy Mon 2 Sept. I meet with my specialist Wed 11 Sept. Has anyone out there had something similar? What was your outcome? Im dreading what the news might be, so hoping you reach...Read More
by greg57 in New? Start here!
40 replies yesterday
Gogo

Melanoma

I had sentinel node biopsy removed (4 nodes) from groin areas 2 weeks ago.Develop swelling half size of tennis ball.Swelling is very hard on touch, but no pain or redness, no sign of infection..Please advise how to reduce swelling and what we are dealing with?Thank...Read More
by Gogo in New? Start here!
0 replies yesterday
lucasmiller

Protecting Young Women from Breast Cancer with Raloxifene

Raloxifene 60 mg tablet , available at Dose Pharmacy, is commonly prescribed for reducing the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women and treating osteoporosis.Raloxifene is a medication that can help protect young women at high risk of breast cancer by block...Read More
by lucasmiller in I've just been diagnosed
0 replies Wednesday
Joshuahandley1

Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma worries coming back

Hi, I'm Joshua. 36.In may 2024 I was diagnosed with right kidney cancer. Initially it was a 10cm tumor on 16cm kidney. At the end of July I had a radical robotic Laparoscopic nephrectomy. The surgeon was surprised as the tumor was much bigger than expected. The kid...Read More
by Joshuahandley1 in If cancer returns
0 replies Wednesday
TrishV

Breast Cancer so scared

I was diagnosed today. Scans booked for Monday and biopsy Tuesday. Surgeon wants to do chemo first as tumour large, to shrink, then surgery, then chemo. I have no idea what to expect,I am terrified, lonely, sad all the feelings to be expected. My GP prescribed anxi...Read More
by TrishV in I've just been diagnosed
14 replies Wednesday
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