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    Elevated ca 125 levels of 57 and referred for next day urgent scans

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    Waiting for tests - after having an elevated CA125 I've been referred for an urgent ultrasound. I'm terrified

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    Lip biopsy - getting results on Wednesday. How did you receive your results (positive or negative)?

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    Food replacement drinks, and nausea

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    Two primary cancers - should I push for genetic testing

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    Had a breast infection, took antibiotics and a new sore red headed spot appeared

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    Newly diagnosed bladder tumours

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    He didn't stand a chance. It was only 2 weeks from my dad being diagnosed to his passing. I'm so angry this wasn't picked up sooner

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    Anne - waiting for tests for Bladder Cancer. I am so scared

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