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    What to do if you find your cervical smear too painful?

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    VIN 3/Vulva cancer - waiting for biopsy results. How was the news delivered to you?

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    Mam diagnosed with incurable Stage 4 lung cancer spread to brain and bone. Struggling to cope

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    Cholangiocarcinoma - have stage 4 bile duct cancer. I will be having targeted therapy soon as tumour now has its own genetic profile

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    Travel Insurance - I have terminal lung cancer that's stable but I'm struggling to get insurance despite my consultant confirming I'm fit for travel.

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    Fit test of 200. Terrified.

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    Scared after breast biopsy - have a phone call appointment on Friday. Will I get my results then?

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    Lower right stomach pain constant

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    Ultrasound inconclusive - Should I return to GP and push for further tests - how often are things left completely undiagnosed with no further questions asked?

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