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    Advice please - pharmacist noticed I have swollen tonsils but they've been like this for years. Should I be concerned?

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    Recent symptoms: dealing with oesophageal cancer diagnosis but the treatment hasn’t been confirmed

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    CLL - finding it difficult to stay positive with this diagnosis. Can anyone help?

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    Just diagnosed with lung cancer

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    Asbestos concerns

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    Subnugal melanoma? Toddler, should I push for a biopsy.

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    CT scan due after shadow found during chest x-ray. I'm terrified I have lung cancer

    Started by Soohie in Introduce yourself
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    Breast issues - going crazy

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    Suspected nasal cancer

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    Peripheral neuropathy months after finishing chemo - has this happened to anyone else?

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    I have lost my mum to glioblastoma and am struggling to accept she’s gone forever

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    Healing after LLETZ advice please

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