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    Sledgehammer 1, me nil... diagnosed with advanced S4 non small cell lung carcinoma. Starting treatment soon but I'm not unrealistic about where this is going

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    I am a newby to breast cancer!

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    Achy legs from chemo

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    Completely unexpected diagnosis - just found out my husband has lung cancer and only has a few months left to live. I can't believe this is happening

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    Ascites and cancer

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    ITCHY SKIN

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    Ent referral has been made after having on-going symptoms since Jan. My appointment is in a weeks time and I have this gut feeling that something is wrong

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    New member - diagnosed with vaginal cancer 9 months ago

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    Days to live - Dad has cancer in his pancreas, liver and stomach. Now his kidneys and lungs are failing. I don't know how to deal with this

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    Lump inside cheek near bottom lip. Saw dentist on Monday and they've referred me to 'oral medicine'. I just wanna know what it is

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    Waiting for 2 week referral to the breast clinic, so anxious and can't stop crying. I really hope my appointment comes through soon

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