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    Found a breast lump 9 weeks postpartum after giving birth to my premature identical twin boys. I haven't slept or eaten in days. I honestly can't cope

    Started by Jessh92 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 21 minutes ago
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    secondary breast cancer\lung mets

    Started by shonaun in Dying with cancer
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    Last Reply 24 minutes ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    Swollen lymph nodes for 6 weeks

    Started by soph1991m in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 1 hour ago
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    Rectal cancer - had surgery but refused chemo as low chances of it coming back. Did I do the right thing?

    Started by Haddock in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 1 hour ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    Mammogram recall next Friday after suspicious looking shadow was found. I'm so frightened and beside myself with worry.

    Started by Mini2410 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 1 hour ago
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    Burning stabbing in right breast and under arm.

    Started by Ventnor in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 1 hour ago
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    Breast & armpit lumps found by my GP. Been referred to the breast clinic and I can't stop thinking the worst. I'm only 29

    Started by Aom2911 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 1 hour ago
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    Worried immensely - found a smooth, round lump in my breast and I've now been referred on the 2 week pathway

    Started by Joykaur1 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 10 hours ago
    from Clastegra
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    Worried about rectal cancer - tested positive with home FIT test, now GP has asked me to do another. It's hard not to worry

    Started by lollyb42 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 14 hours ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    Fit test of 200. Terrified.

    Started by reallyscared35 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 14 hours ago
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    Telling partner - I've found a lump in my breast and I don't know how to tell him about it

    Started by Gardn in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 14 hours ago
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    Hi, had half lung removed. Would like to chat to others in a similar position

    Started by ChristineC in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 15 hours ago
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