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    Colonoscopy in 2 weeks time - GP is looking towards IBD but I fear it could be something worse

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    Adrenal tumour/cancer - what are the signs and symptoms?

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    So scared - hospital phoned to say "something" has been found on my MRI. As a result my colonoscopy is now this Friday

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    Positive q fit

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    Myxoid Liposarcoma - it's taken 18 months to get this diagnosis. Usually I have a positive attitude but today I'm feeling low

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    from j.ireland
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    Feeling So Good after finding out I have breast cancer - is this normal?

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    Bowel Cancer - what will happen at my first oncology appointment?

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    Possible lymphoma

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    Fit test came back as 12. Will be speaking to the colorectal dept this week - do I have to have a colonoscopy?

    Started by Dave90 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
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    Bowel cancer fit test was 12. I really don't want a colonoscopy. What other options are available to me?

    Started by Dave90 in Introduce yourself
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    Worried sick - two lesions found in liver. Urgent referral made to hepatology due to suspected malignancy. Has anyone been in a similar position?

    Started by BirdiesMum in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Cousin has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

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