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    Suspected oral cancer - waiting for appointment with the head and neck cancer department. Has anyone been through the same? I'm petrified

    Started by Catcone in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Suspected bowel cancer

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    Hpv and dyskaryosis

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    Pain in shoulder gets worse when I breathe or sleep. So worried I've got cancer

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    Breast biopsy result pending...The wait is really getting to me

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    Getting started: just had a mastectomy and got prescription for Letrozole

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    Artex Scrapped before plastering - so worried my family are at risk. What can I do?

    Started by Westie_5 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Long wait for support - been referred for urgent breast screening but wait times are crazy

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    Asbestos exposure

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    Achy legs from chemo

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    Lump found in armpit - waiting for referral to get a second opinion. I'm so anxious and mentally drained

    Started by Boymama93 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    UTI andvaginal infection on stopping Arimidex

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