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    Waiting times for breast clinic appointment. I've been told by my hospital that it is 40 weeks for a routine referral!

    Started by Happybread3 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Post Wide Lesion Excision Pain still occurring almost a year after having the procedure done. Is this normal?

    Started by Hobbitzs in Ask the nurses
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    Lilac Rose - have been diagnosed with three brain tumours, one on my lung and in various other places. Have an appointment on Thursday to discuss treatment

    Started by MrsPositive in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 6 hours ago
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    Anyone with 1a grade 3 clear cell endometrial

    Started by Mario11 in Living with cancer
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    Post menopause bleeding - concern or am I wasting my doctors time?

    Started by Onlyme52 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 6 hours ago
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    Waiting for breast clinic appointment

    Started by Sarah1872 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Final Chemo Session for Non Hodgkin lymphoma completed - how long will it take to get back to full fitness?

    Started by Bobet in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 7 hours ago
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    Sarcoma Surgery and treatment/ money worries

    Started by Mazdon in Money, Work & Travel
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    Nipple wound not healed - breast cancer???

    Started by Nocamcerpls2025 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 8 hours ago
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    Thyroid Nodules and Swollen Lymph Nodes

    Started by Fizzyfuzpot in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    4 replies
    Last Reply 8 hours ago
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    Breast cancer reassurance

    Started by Stayingstrong in Introduce yourself
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    Polyp & post menopausal bleeding

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