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    liver lesion and other lumps

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    Stage 4 Metastatic Endometrial Cancer - anyone else in a similar situation?

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    Sarcoidosis or Lymphoma

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    Left wondering - 2 cysts found on ovary. Was told I would see a doctor but instead I've been given another ultrasound appointment in 4 months time

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    Thickened endometrial lining - could the HRT have caused this?

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    Colposcopy booked but I haven't been given my biopsy results. Been told not to worry. Has this happened to anyone else?

    Started by VDar in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 10 hours ago
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    Told stage 4 cancer

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    Long wait for support - been referred for urgent breast screening but wait times are crazy

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    Post treatment support

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    Borderline changes in endocervical cells - LLETZ

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    Brother 34 years old

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    Waiting for endometrial biopsy results

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