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    Cervical cancer stage 4b - been told it can't be cured

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    My 22 y/o son has been diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer. He's only just graduated and already had 2 operations. Is anyone in a similar situation?

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    Labia majora - lump I've had in the area has started to change and is now painful. What should I do?

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    Primary peritoneal cancer - does anyone else have this type of cancer?

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    Told today I have breast cancer - I am 37 - Feels not real ….

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    Chest infection - do I need to tell my oncologist about this? I'm currently having treatment for stage 3 breast cancer

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    Terrified of a normal result!

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    Looking to talk to others going through the same

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    Can anyone share their experience with TEMS for a large rectal polyp

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