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    Stage 1 breast cancer - just been diagnosed and it's finally hit me. Finding it hard to keep this to myself but don't want to worry my family

    Started by Cherry1958 in Introduce yourself
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    Pre diagnosis - two tumours found, one on my uterus, one on my ovary. What will happen next? Will they be removed? Waiting for an emergency appointment

    Started by haleyl in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Feeling very worried - had an abnormal Ca125 test result and need to speak to a doctor. They are now looking for ovarian cancer

    Started by ChubbyPaws in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Secondary breast cancer in the bone - can I request a single dose of radiotherapy on the tumour in my bone?

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    Westfield 3 - unable to have surgery for muscle invasive bladder cancer

    Started by Westat3 in Introduce yourself
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    Lung lesions

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    Sarcoma Surgery and treatment/ money worries

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    Long waiting time for urgent referral for breast clinic

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    ‘Chemo mouth’ ulcers

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    Could it be skin cancer?

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    Anal cancer stage 2

    Started by Supertrooper in Newly diagnosed
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    Breast lump found and I've been urgently referred to the breast clinic. Is anyone else in this position? I feel so alone

    Started by Anxiousmama96 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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