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    Recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. What treatment have others had and are there any survivors? I feel like my whole world has come to an end.

    Started by DawnePrawne in Newly diagnosed
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    Last Reply 7 days ago
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    Breast biopsy results appointment - due to speak with the consultant on Tuesday. I'm so anxious waiting for the results

    Started by MabelJ1983 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Waiting worry - finally have breast clinic appointment but I've had to wait 12 weeks. My anxiety is through the roof

    Started by Babychamgirl in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 7 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Catherine
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    Am I asking too much? My husband hasn't had any further follow ups, checks or communication since finishing treatment last year

    Started by AliceM25 in Moving on
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    Last Reply 7 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    Bowel cancer & dementia - what is the prognosis?

    Started by Jeetha in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 7 days ago
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    Two months to live - mum got given this news the other day. Do they usually tell you this? I think I'm in shock

    Started by Kirby1234 in Ask the nurses
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 7 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Catherine
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    Delayed Smear, need advice please

    Started by peachmx in Ask the nurses
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    Need help with bone pain. Is there anything I can try that actually works?

    Started by VioletGreen in Ask the nurses
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    Chemotherapy induced neuropathy

    Started by Robertson57 in Living with cancer
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    Awaiting breast biopsy results - told I would get the results in 2 weeks but found out they're still with the lab. Really concerned this isn't a fibroadenoma

    Started by EmilyDgxo in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 8 days ago
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    My BCC - life after cancer

    Started by Julie-T in Moving on
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    8 Year old son Pains in leg leg

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