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    Recently diagnosed with endometrial and cervical cancer. I've lost my appetite and struggling to eat anything. What can I eat to keep my strength up?

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    Margaret - been diagnosed with skin cancer on my face. Need advice with SPF sun caps/hats

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    Worried Dad has Cachexia - are there any success stories with treatment?

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    Potential symptoms - nurse wasn't able to carry out my cervical screening

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    Terminal - Dad given up to 18 months last September but he's in hospital after a fall and had a stroke this morning. Has the cancer now reached his brain?

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    Colonoscopy had to be abandoned as prep didn't work properly. I will be having another one but how can I improve?

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