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    Having treatment for breast cancer that has spread to spine - is it worth it?

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    Bowel cancer - waiting to see if it's spread which will be a while. Feeling hopeless and nothing I used to enjoy feels worth it. How do I get through this?

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    Possible skin cancer - dermatologist has said I need growth removed based on the photos that were sent over to them. So worried they've seen something sinister

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    Last Reply 10 days ago
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    Large lump found in right side of groin - Should I be worried?

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    Bowel screening results - negative Cal test but FIT test positive. Has anyone had similar readings? Feeling very anxious

    Started by Hat88 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    MRI tomorrow - I'm in a dark place at the moment and worried about how long I have left if everything goes south

    Started by Dugster in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 10 days ago
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    New here: doctor told me my breast lump was suspicious after performing a biopsy

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    Brain tumour and aggressive behaviour

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    Rib pain 20 months post breast cancer treatment - so worried it's a sign my cancer has spread

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    Polycythaemia vera - struggling with fatigue. How do you manage it?

    Started by DonnyB in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 11 days ago
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    I believe my friend is lying about her cancer. It's starting to take a really big toll on me constantly worrying about it and I need advice.

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    Pain & discomfort 10weeks post 2x breast biopsy

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