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    Just diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and waiting to discuss treatment options. Any experience or advice would be most welcome

    Started by TonyB06 in Newly diagnosed
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    Last Reply 1 hour ago
    from Moderator Ben
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    Can doctor tell before results? Been told I have cancer before my biopsy results have come through

    Started by Jax999 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 1 hour ago
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    My husband was treated with surgery for pancreatic cancer - it's back in his liver and pocket surrounding his stomach

    Started by Shadow74 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 1 hour ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Thickened endometrium and polyp

    Started by Emily1010 in Ask the nurses
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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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    Last Reply 2 hours ago
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    Where has my husband gone? I thought I was coping, but why does it now feel worse than ever? I miss him so much

    Started by Waves in Coping with loss
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    Last Reply 3 hours ago
    from Waves
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    I’m 21 with bowel cancer symptoms and I’m too scared to phone GP

    Started by Moiiii in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Started 3 hours ago
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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
    178 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply 3 hours ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Zolendronic acid and necrosis of jaw

    Started by maggie_1234 in Ask the nurses
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 4 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Naomi
  • Discussion

    TNBC metaplastic - had surgery and waiting for results to find out what happens next

    Started by Deedlez in Newly diagnosed
    85 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 6 hours ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Thickening of the womb lining - can womb cancer be genetic?

    Started by Treeshan in Ask the nurses
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    2 replies
    Last Reply 7 hours ago
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    Palliative now after6 years of treatment for ovarian cancer

    Started by Sister4ever in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 7 hours ago
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