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    Could have had BCC for 10 years..?

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    Unsuccessful Prep - Colonoscopy now has to be rescheduled. I'm so worried I won't be able to complete the prep again. What can I do?

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    Worried. FIT test came back at 200. Is this a bad sign?

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    Urgent referral to the breast clinic. No info on what to expect or waiting times. I'm feeling scared and alone

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    Exposure to Asbestos from one day of scraping artex

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    Colonoscopy in 2 weeks time - GP is looking towards IBD but I fear it could be something worse

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    Prostate Cancer. PSA 21.7. Stage 3B. Tumour 30mm.

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    Lung cancer due to asbestos - been told I can't have treatment. Not sure whether to push for a second opinion

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    Worrying ongoing cervical cancer symptoms

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    Uterine Cancer - being pushed towards a hysterectomy. Is there anything else that can be done?

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    Vulval biopsy - how much time does it take for the results to come through?

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    Worried about swollen lymph nodes. I have an ultrasound today - what questions should I ask?

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