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    Here to support and give hope - after being diagnosed with Melanoma last year I am now cancer free

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    Diep reconstruction - 3 years on and recently it feels like my Diep has got bigger. There's also a red patch on my scar. Who do I contact about this?

    Started by Silverdays in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 12 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
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    Oesophageal cancer - breath vile

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    Vomiting and diarrhoea weakness on lonsurf

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    MDT meeting worried.

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    Has anyone had a liver lesion that looked suspicious on ultrasound but turned out benign?

    Started by Kt8888 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 13 days ago
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    Chemotherapy starting tomorrow. What will happen in my first session?

    Started by Abessey in Newly diagnosed
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    Breast soreness/pain

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    Effects of treatment for advanced bowel cancer - looks like dad may have a distended stomach

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    Last Reply 13 days ago
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  • Discussion

    nasopharyngeal cancer symptoms

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    Cervical and vulva urgent referral

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    Coming off tamoxifen after 10 years

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