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    Thyroid nodule - does anyone have any experience with nodules changing from U2/U3?

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    Malignant melanoma stage 3 2/2 positive lymph nodes

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    Abemacivlib/Verzenious - I'll be taking this alongside Letrozole. So worried about the side effects. Can anyone share their experience and ease my fears?

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    Dad of 3 just given 12 to 18 months.

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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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    GP said he 'doesn't think' the lump in my right breast is cancer?? Has anyone else ever been told this but was then diagnosed with cancer?

    Started by annon98 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Looli - breast cancer has spread to lympth nodes…

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    Docetaxel - I had only this chemo last Friday and I've been in bed ever since. I've been struggling with other side effects as well. How do I manage this?

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    Lump on left side above clavicle - smooth, firm and non mobile

    Started by Emilyk01 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
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    Lack of reassurance about the pain I experience when having a smear test. I am speaking to a GP tomorrow about my fears

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    Last Reply 1 month ago
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    Skin cancer on outer ear

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    Coming off letrozole

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