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    Bowel Cancer - what will happen at my first oncology appointment?

    Started by Artsy in Introduce yourself
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    Possible lymphoma

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    Fit test came back as 12. Will be speaking to the colorectal dept this week - do I have to have a colonoscopy?

    Started by Dave90 in Ask the nurses
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    Bowel cancer fit test was 12. I really don't want a colonoscopy. What other options are available to me?

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    Worried sick - two lesions found in liver. Urgent referral made to hepatology due to suspected malignancy. Has anyone been in a similar position?

    Started by BirdiesMum in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Cousin has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

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    Have had high risk hpv for 5 years but after my last smear I've been referred to gynaecology oncology. What does this mean?

    Started by Susie1964 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 20 hours ago
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    Can venesection also help CMML?

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    grade 3 Ductal carcinoma ER 6 PR 4 HER2 Negative, Oncotype DX 47

    Started by Shropsfemale in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 23 hours ago
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    Sinus problems - could this be a long term side effect from the radiotherapy I had for my tongue cancer 2 years ago?

    Started by Nat54321 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 23 hours ago
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    My operation - since having polyps removed I've been having trouble with my bowels. Is this normal?

    Started by Joyba42 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 23 hours ago
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    squamous cell carcinoma - urgent removal needed but appointment given is near the end of June. Is it ok to wait so long?

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