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    Stage 4 melanoma - is anyone else going through this?

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    Calprotectin high reading - I've been asked to do another stool test, is this normal? I think I should be referred

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    Life - my other half just told me he needs to see the same consultant I do. I'm still recovering from my cancer journey. Is it wrong to feel aggrieved?

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    Side effects from Cisplatin and etopiside

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    Ovarian cancer - operation will be in the next 2 weeks but it feels like the longest days of my life. Does anyone have any tips on how to cope with the wait?

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