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    Breast biopsy - sample was dense breast tissue. Biopsy being repeated on Monday.

    Started by Oprahsjdkdj in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    my husband has to go for a biopsy for a mri scan result 4 - h

    Started by Zoescottish in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 7 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Tina
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    13mm liver lesion

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    Cervical cancer symptoms pathway

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    BCC Advice - surgery scheduled for next week to remove BCC from top of head. How will this affect me and what precautions can I put in place for aftercare?

    Started by MrMoomins in Ask the nurses
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    Kidney C

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    Is he really in no pain?

    Started by Tessajake in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 10 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Sarah
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    Sex drive after radiotherapy

    Started by Sararose in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 10 hours ago
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    Colposcopy found another growth

    Started by Kittyflo in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 10 hours ago
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    Worried about Penile Cancer after urgent referral made to dermatologist

    Started by EoghanMcC in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Been on Mounjaro for the past 4 months but was diagnosed with breast cancer last month. Biopsy needed of another suspicious area. Am I still o.k to take it?

    Started by Barb1403 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 11 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
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    Worried sick of lymphoma

    Started by Cherrie123 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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