hi all, i found a lump in Dec and had a mammogram 2 weeks ago. I had a follow up appointment this morning where I had a mammogram followed by ultrasound and a lot of biopsies. they confirmed there are two lumps so took biopsies from both as well as...
My partner has stage 4 neck and throat cancer diagnosed last year he under went surgery to remove parts off his tongue and then 6 weeks off radiotherapy and chemotherapy, he has constant burning sensation in his throat and while doctors are offering ...
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I am 46 and was diagnosed with breast cancer recently. 9 days ago I had lumpectomy. All is healing well. Today I got the great news that my lymph nodes are negative. So I am wondering if it is OK to have a drink tonight to celebrate? Not go...
32 Male just diagnosed with PV. Will be beginning treatment shortly (just venesections and aspirin for now). I have really frustrated feelings at the moment. On the one hand getting a diagnosis of a rare cancer makes me upset but given the straight f...
Hello, I’m away at the moment otherwise would seek medical assistance. Had axillary clearance done Jan 10 but my under arm is still frozen and upper arm feels Like it has an elastic band around it. I’ve been doing the physio exercises consistently bu...
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I've just been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Biopsy report shows Gleason score 8 in 2 ( 2 of 5) of the 21 scores submitted, 6 in 6 of the cores.
Calculated volume of prostate is 40ml.
No perineurial invasion or extraprostatic extensi...
Hi, I’m new to the forum. I was referred to the breast clinic today in Galway.. Gp said wait time about 2 weeks, I called the clinic and they are saying up to 8 because of Covid backlog…. My question is to everyone that has had to wait for an appoint...
Hi my husband is waiting to get a biopsy on a 3cm mass attached to his stomach wall he has had ct and mri and barium swallow they are confused but said it is an oval solid with some dark thick fluid the tests also state that the mass is heterogeneous...
Adenocarcinoma with mpe stage 4 and he only went to hospital because he was having trouble breathing and 4 days later thats what hit us in the face, like being hit with a frying pan. My lovely husband, who is relatively fit, non smoker since 2002, h...
Hi my wife starts her Radiation and oral chemotherapy tomorrow she’s very worried about hair loss can anybody please confirm that you do loose all your hair on this regime or you don’t Were getting mixed reports thank you all...
posted by Mul1974
13 June 2021
Hair loss
Hi my wife starts her Radiation and oral chemotherapy tomorrow she’s very worried about hair loss can anybody please confirm that you do loose all your hair on this regime or you don’t Were getting mixed re...
Hi found a lump on my breast and my doc referred me for an urgent mammogram 3 weeks ago but haven't heard anything yet. It's been the longest 3 weeks of my life it's all I think about day and night. Can anyone give me any idea of how long it usually ...
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