My dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He never displayed any of the normal signs (frequent peeing etc) . He had pain in his "hip" for several months and after visiting a physio the pain Increased so he went to GP and got bloods. Bloods were...
Had a PET Scan on January 2nd after my 6 circle of chymotherapy and results were inconclusive which my consultant was NOT great help in discussing it, only said they have to have meeting with team and then give me result. I have to say that I had one...
Hi everyone. I'm new here. I found this site as I am trying to find ways for my family to communicate regarding the care of an aging parent with lung cancer. Like a kind of mediator well can help to set up communication?
Thanks in advance for any...
Hi all, wondering if anyone has advice. I do not have BRCA gene but have a high lifetime risk of cancer based on 5 of 5 aunties and other close relatives having breast and other cancers. Doctors have advised they think it is likely another BRCA type...
Hi everyone! I’m just wondering does anyone have info or practical experience of self-sourced cold cap therapy? My consultant-affiliated hospitals do not provide this service and I am reluctant to change hospitals and consultant to avoid delays.
Do...
I had stage 2 breast cancer and finished all treatment in April 2024.
I’ve noticed an on going and persistent pain in my hips, in what feels like my hip bones. I don’t know what arthritis feels like but I feel like this must be what it is like! Ver...
Has anyone been through process of CART therapy? I’m Pmbcl refractory. After my third pet scan on on Jan , it was agreed that I start Car T in St James. I was told my pet scan showed a great response to chemo. Sounding that I was bordering between st...
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I’m new here, and this is bound to be an old question, but I’m wondering if women have any tips on what they feel helped prevent lymphoedema after axillary clearance?
I know the research seems to show that there’s not much you can do to def...
I've had stomach pain and blosting over the last couple of years,told it was IBS and constipation.Pain got worse over the last few months.GP said it was gallstones, had an abdominal and pelvic Ultrasound.Receved results yesterday and there is a lesio...
Second round of AC 8th day in mouth is very sore . Pallete is very sore. Fatigue is setting in was okay at wkend .anyone else feel like this okay then drained. ...
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Am a Stage 4 mbc patient in Dublin. I will be starting chemo soon. Intend to try cold cap therapy but also want to prep in case that doesn't work and I need a wig. Can anyone please recommend someone who fits wigs, in Dublin preferably ...
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