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    Unusual mouth blisters awaiting biopsy

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    Waiting for biopsy results - been 6 weeks now. Is it normal to wait this long?

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    Back pain years after mastectomy. Is this a common problem? It's so debilitating and preventing me from sleeping

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    Letrozole - Eye problems?

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    Unknown discharge from one nipple - help please x

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    Anyone up late? Having a bad night and struggling to sleep

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    41 years old daughter with Stage 4 breast cancer

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    Ultrasound guided biopsy from armpit lymph node

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    Living with Breast Cancer & brother diagnosed last year with Stage 4 oesophageal cancer, 3 tumours. It's very hard

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    Thyroid issues and lump

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    Lymphoma - 2 weeks since biopsy. How much longer will I have to wait?

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    Lobular Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 48. Feeling nervous about what's to come

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