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    Waiting breast biopsy results but consultant confident it will be positive. I'm so scared of what comes next and need someone to talk to who understands

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    Mystery - Had a colonoscopy, biopsies taken but doctor said bowel looks normal. What are the chances of the biopsies showing something despite this?

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    Confused with appointments - just had one through for a pre-assessment. Will that be the scan or just a chat? Just been diagnosed with tonsil cancer

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    2ww did jot happen

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