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    My best friend has brain cancer. I’m so gutted and miserable but she doesn’t want a friend like that..how do I progress as am not good at pretending.

    Started by Rosamund in Living with cancer
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    Bruising after radiotherapy and brachytherapy. Is this normal?

    Started by Jessica1958 in Ask the nurses
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    Bleeding after menopause - found out I have abnormal lining and will need a biopsy. Is it normal to have cramping and pains 4 days after having an ultrasound?

    Started by Lottiebun in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    My best friend will be having brain surgery soon. Trying to stay normal but I'm terrified

    Started by Rosamund in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 2 hours ago
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    Exercise and prostate cancer. How much should I do? I usually go to the gym and use weights but will be having radiotherapy soon

    Started by Funkie in Living with cancer
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    Bone Marrow Biopsy

    Started by meljarv in Introduce yourself
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    I can't sleep - does anyone else have difficulty sleeping?

    Started by Pirka in Living with cancer
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    Funkie: I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer

    Started by Funkie in Introduce yourself
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    Started 4 hours ago
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    Smear test 3 days ago but been having cramps ever since. Is this normal? I haven't experienced this with previous smears

    Started by KD001 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Started 4 hours ago
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    Waiting for breast biopsy results

    Started by HarrettE in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 7 hours ago
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    Shocked at father in law's diagnosis of lung cancer with liver mets. He was only admitted to hospital 2 weeks ago and he's now been taken off all medication.

    Started by Caz22 in Dying with cancer
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    Started 13 hours ago
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    Diet advice for vocal cord cancer. My appetite is not good and I've lost quite a lot of weight. Should I ask my consultant to refer me to a dietician?

    Started by Pennyred in Ask the nurses
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    Started 15 hours ago
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