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    New to all this and scared: I have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer

    Started by Chritina in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
    from Axl
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    Just diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and waiting for MRI. The waiting is getting to me. It feels like all I've done is wait

    Started by Nettynoo47 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    Pablociclib/Anastrazole with Mounjaro

    Started by Bushey-Herts in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
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    Colon Cancer - was diagnosed on Thursday and I'm in complete shock. The days seems long waiting for more news.

    Started by CoffeeQueen in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
    from Karenn
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    Ribociclib

    Started by Remy in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
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    Passing urine after treatment

    Started by Bozwink in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Jemma
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    Rectal cancer - have opted for radiotherapy and oral chemo but wondering if I've made the right choice. Should I have gone with surgery instead?

    Started by Jacksw in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Sarah
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    Hard to walk and joints ache since starting Herceptin jabs, Alendronic acid and Letrozole. Has anyone else had these side effects?

    Started by DJStratty in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    A year on - diagnosed with lung cancer end of July. Had surgery but been having issues ever since and I've only had 1 follow up in 15 months

    Started by Feelinglost in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    Anxious despite having scheduled colonoscopy with Propofol

    Started by PS5Guy in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
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    Colon Cancer - just been diagnosed and waiting to find out what happens next. How long will I have to wait to see a consultant?

    Started by CoffeeQueen in Newly diagnosed
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    Last Reply 7 months ago
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    Giant Ovarian Cyst

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