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    How do I get help from anyone

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    Prostate Cancer, and hormone treatment.

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    Possibly PV diagnosis

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    Fit test 300 - being referred urgently and I'm terrified

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    suspected lymphoma/breast cancer??

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    Fit test of 70 and need a colonoscopy. So worried as I only had breast cancer a year ago. Has anyone had anything similar?

    Started by Sammaisiealice in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Scrambled head! Scans and blood tests showed raised CA/tumour markers and a solid mass on one of my ovaries. Has anyone been through anything similar?

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    Signs & symptoms - been told I have cervical ectropion and been referred for a colposcopy. I'm extremely anxious. Has anyone else had this?

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    liver lesion and other lumps

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    Colon/Bowel stool concerns

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    Rectal cancer - have to decide whether to have a ileostomy or colostomy. I'm 79 years old. Would be grateful to hear from others

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    Cannot stop crying

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