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    Currently having radiotherapy for tonsil cancer. Would like to chat to others in a similar situation

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    Limbo - husband has an ileostomy and has been getting constant partial bowel obstructions for the past month. No seems to be doing anything. Really worried

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    Tumour marker risen tenfold above safe levels

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    After colonoscopy, doctors think I may have rectal cancer - never been so scared

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    Inflammatory breast cancer? Seeing a GP today about my symptoms

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    Pancreatic/Bile Duct tumour - what next?

    Started by elabb in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Lump in reconstruction

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    Hi

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    Awaiting CT for imaging of adrenal lesion

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    15 weeks for biopsy results and counting

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    Ovarian/ pelvic mass

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    Routine 1 year breast screening coming up, and worried I may have found another cyst. I hate this fear and anxiety I feel every year.

    Started by Bear3 in Ask the nurses
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