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    Introduction - diagnosed with cancer in January 2026

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    My mole has changed a lot since my last biopsy.

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    Stressed out - lost my mum to bowel cancer two years ago and now my husband is waiting for a colonoscopy

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    Possible Bcc on nose - should I get other spots/lumps checked that have started to appear around it?

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    Stage 4 lung cancer BRAF v600e mutation

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    Oral Dysplasia diagnosis reaching out to others

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    Waiting for appointment after 2cm lesion found on cervix. Has anyone had this and had good news?

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