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    Somewhat reassuring - dermatologist said there were no significant concerns with the lump that's been removed from my arm

    Started by Skygirl in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    TNBC metaplastic - had surgery and waiting for results to find out what happens next

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    Zolendronic acid and necrosis of jaw

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    First appointment with upper gi for suspected cancer and worried about my BMI. Will they still do tests?

    Started by Michelleeeee in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Thickening of the womb lining - can womb cancer be genetic?

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    Palliative now after6 years of treatment for ovarian cancer

    Started by Sister4ever in Living with cancer
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    Dent in Areola - have an appointment at the breast clinic in a weeks time. How do you manage the worry? I can't stop thinking about every worst case scenario

    Started by Clairedb in Introduce yourself
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    Face to Face breast and lymph node biopsy result appointment.

    Started by UltraTrailRunner in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Having treatment for breast cancer that has spread to spine - is it worth it?

    Started by Pandorax in Dying with cancer
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    Bowel cancer - waiting to see if it's spread which will be a while. Feeling hopeless and nothing I used to enjoy feels worth it. How do I get through this?

    Started by SMLC in Newly diagnosed
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    Pain after liver resection - is this part of the healing process or something more serious?

    Started by CSteve in Ask the nurses
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    Found a breast lump 9 weeks postpartum after giving birth to my premature identical twin boys. I haven't slept or eaten in days. I honestly can't cope

    Started by Jessh92 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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