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    Can doctor tell before results? Been told I have cancer before my biopsy results have come through

    Started by Jax999 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Face to Face breast and lymph node biopsy result appointment.

    Started by UltraTrailRunner in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    HPV and borderline cell changes - don't panic if you have had such a letter. The colposcopy is a simple procedure and very, very common

    Started by MegMog in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Started 9 hours ago
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    Getting concerned about my swollen lymph nodes but still no answers - should I be pushing for further investigation and tests?

    Started by LoopyJuice in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Started 10 hours ago
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    8cm Complex Ovarian Cyst with CA125 of 51 - Absolutely terrified!!

    Started by Jembers in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 11 hours ago
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    Hi my name is Lisa - waiting for a scan for possible cervical cancer. Is anyone else going through this?

    Started by Lisaloo88 in Introduce yourself
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    Started 11 hours ago
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    Breast biopsy results appointment - due to speak with the consultant on Tuesday. I'm so anxious waiting for the results

    Started by MabelJ1983 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Radiation Cystitis - flexible cystoscopy requested. What does this mean?

    Started by TheWren in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 13 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Naomi
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    Escalated BEACOPDac chemo for Hodgkin Lymphoma. Having my first infusion on Tuesday, what can I expect?

    Started by Lorena81 in Ask the nurses
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    3 replies
    Last Reply 14 hours ago
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    Weight gain 1 yr after Cancer and Chemo

    Started by Octopusink in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 14 hours ago
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    Living with chemotherapy

    Started by Casperbar1 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 15 hours ago
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    My ex husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer. It's really awful but he's being so brave

    Started by DOPHIEROSE in Newly diagnosed
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