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    Dermatology treatment nurse appointment tomorrow - what will happen?

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    How to seek a second opinion when time is short?

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    Humour

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    My mums on end of life care and its breaking me

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    How long for histology results for biopsies

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    Biopsy result

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    really intense lymph node fears

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    Glioblastoma - Coping with the uncertainty of what's to come. As a carer I'm finding it increasingly stressful

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    Breast lump & Armpit swelling - waiting for breast clinic appointment. Wanting to talk to someone who understands the worry and can make me feel better

    Started by Janelovestorun in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Immune System - constantly picking up infections since finishing my breast cancer treatment. What can I do to improve it?

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    22weeks pregnant, breast lump

    Started by laurajake12 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Breast lump biopsy - breast has been sore and itchy since. Is this normal?

    Started by NA3 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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