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    Suspected oral cancer - waiting for appointment with the head and neck cancer department. Has anyone been through the same? I'm petrified

    Started by Catcone in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    CT scan results - how long should results take?

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    Hello, I’m 65 and so low - 90% of my brain tumour was removed 3 weeks ago but I don't know if I have less than a year or if the tumour has been suppressed

    Started by Gemini60 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 36 minutes ago
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    Ribociclib and fatigue - unable to have dose reduction due to high risk of reoccurrence. Has anyone else been in this position?

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    Weird throat, bitter taste and tongue sensation

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    Suspected bowel cancer

    Started by Zlp78 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Hpv and dyskaryosis

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    Pain in shoulder gets worse when I breathe or sleep. So worried I've got cancer

    Started by Frannieorac in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 5 hours ago
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    Worrying ongoing cervical cancer symptoms

    Started by Ccbb in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Started 6 hours ago
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    Breast biopsy result pending...The wait is really getting to me

    Started by Kat1986 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Insomnia - Rarely do I sleep the whole night through. How I long for a good nights sleep

    Started by Silverdays in Living with cancer
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    Exposure to Asbestos from one day of scraping artex

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