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    Hard to accept - have the all clear for anal cancer. I should be happy but can't get my head around it not being there anymore. Has anyone else felt this way?

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    Grain of rice lump in breast

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    Travel Insurance has been cancelled after informing provider that my wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer - can they do this?

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    Advice please - has anyone had the same symptoms as me? What was your outcome?

    Started by Dory4318 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 10 days ago
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    The waiting game

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    Biopsy results - meant to be getting my results tomorrow but GP tried getting in touch with me this afternoon. Why would they be calling so late in the day?

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    Low grade abnormal smear and hpv- colposcopy showing more than low

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    Visible breast mass - has anyone had something similar? I have my breast clinic appointment tomorrow and can't shake the anxiety

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    Jo62 - my husband was diagnosed with ET & is struggling

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    Worst day of my life to date, Mum's diagnosis

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    series of tests being done on ovarian cyst

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    Immunotherapy for clear cell cancer - has anyone had this? I'm worried about the effects it might have on my remaining kidney

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