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    New appointment made for me tomorrow at the respiratory department. Freaking out about what they've found. Is it likely to be bad news?

    Started by Flo52-19 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
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    Scared,enlarged lymph nodes in neck painful drinking alcohol

    Started by Robin77 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
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    Bowel cancer - what happens during surgery? I'm having part of my bowel removed

    Started by Derekc1231 in Newly diagnosed
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
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    This is me - in remission from acute myeloid leukaemia but feeling worn out after chemo and a little depressed. Anyone else feel the same?

    Started by Stupea in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
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    Anxiety about returning Cancer

    Started by Mummybearx4 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Jemma
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    Long term lymph nodes/ itchy on neck and back/ swallowing issues

    Started by Courts1 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
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    Psa - is this rise significant, although it's extremely low?

    Started by Alan985 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
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    Very high FIT test result

    Started by BillinG in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    My friend's cancer journey - blood tests have shown cancer may have returned. Is it true she may only have another 5 years left?

    Started by Passwords in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
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    Large, hard, very movable lump in right breast

    Started by Maisie2532 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
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    Possible ureter cancer?

    Started by EDATC in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Anxiety girl here - due to start treatment for tonsil cancer, live alone with no support. Scared I can't cope. Wondering about respite home during treatment

    Started by Elizabethr in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
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