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    What next? 2 benign tumours on my neck have grown and 3 spots have been found on my lungs. I'm so scared

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    Just diagnosed with bowel cancer 24 hours ago and so many questions but no answers

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    Newly diagnosed with bowel cancer. I don't know how I'm going to cope with all this

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    Radiotherapy? Been recommended after having surgery for DCIS. I find the idea of it really daunting

    Started by Tracyvn in Living with cancer
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    Urgent skin cancer referral

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    Worried about a lump

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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Lung cancer - have a rare cancer that can't be cured. I feel like giving up sometimes. How can I get past this?

    Started by Tinywalker in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Breast cancer 7 years ago, now my cancer has come back in my back and chest. Treatment is underway and feel fine so far

    Started by JennieW1 in Introduce yourself
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    Immunotherapy - will be starting Pembrolizumab soon. Has anyone had this and what side effects might I have?

    Started by Fairman in Living with cancer
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    Huge breast lump

    Started by Prunella in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Urgent skin cancer referral - what will happen at my dermatology appointment?

    Started by Shellavo in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Ca125 at 80, large lump in lower abdominal area

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