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    Extremely sore mouth

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    Hormone treatment - are these side effects normal?

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    Mastectomy - have found things difficult since. Is it possible to get my other breast removed as well?

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    Firm not very moveable lump on my breast. Have appointment at the breast clinic on Friday and I'm so, so, scared. Has anyone had anything like this?

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    Living with incurable stage 4 ovarian cancer HGSOC. I'm really struggling with the reality of my situation and can't lift my mood

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    Scrambled head! Scans and blood tests showed raised CA/tumour markers and a solid mass on one of my ovaries. Has anyone been through anything similar?

    Started by Tashatuk in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Is anyone on kadcyla chemotherapy? I may be starting this in a few weeks and wanted to find out if there is anything I needed to know/get some tips

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    Post Radiotherapy - really suffering with hotness. Is there anything that can help?

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    letrozole and low white blood cells

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