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    Help!

    Started by Angelagertrude24 in Ask the nurses
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    Smear test 3 days ago but been having cramps ever since. Is this normal? I haven't experienced this with previous smears

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    Last Reply 9 days ago
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    Black/brown toenail with black line

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    Tumour removal next week - how will my mobility be affected?

    Started by Elwick in Ask the nurses
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    Can an ulcer be a sign of breast cancer?

    Started by xxSparklesxx in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 10 days ago
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    Worried - 3 lesions found in liver and a mass in lining of tummy

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    Last Reply 10 days ago
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    Barrett’s Oesophagus. Worsening symptoms and changes in cells

    Started by hj68.0124 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 10 days ago
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    Breast cancer spread to bones. Does anyone else have this?

    Started by Tointon in Living with cancer
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    Blood tests - my SE/CA came back as 348 when it should only be in the 35 range. This is really panicking me. Has this happened to anyone else?

    Started by Katdea in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 10 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Jemma
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    Bladder Cancer - found out I have a tumour on my bladder and that I could be waiting 8 weeks for surgery. Is this a normal wait time?

    Started by Mu5t4ng in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 10 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
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    Hair texture after chemotherapy

    Started by Blossom_tree in Moving on
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    Essential thrombocythemia - newly diagnosed but treatment going well so far. Taking each day as it comes.

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