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    Just been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer - how do you cope at this stage?

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    Lip reading help - due to have breast cancer surgery over Xmas. I have hearing difficulties & worried about being able to communicate as masks have to be worn

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    Pelvic radiation therapy - will be having this for 7 weeks & worried about the long term side effects. Has anyone been through this & can give me some insight?

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    Awaiting breast clinic appointment 23 December

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    Hard lump in upper left side abdomen

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    Hair loss upsets me

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    Hpv smear positive. I'm so worried, stressed and ashamed. If anyone has been in my shoes, please reach out

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    SCC biopsy results - deep margin was 0.9mm. Chose to monitor it but now I'm having second thoughts. I don't know what to do for the best.

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    Christmas with those we hold dear. 2025 (poem)

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    Plastic surgeon appointment after a suspected cancer referral

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    Irony - came for radiotherapy, ended up in casualty. Currently sitting with 2 drips and settling down for a night of observation

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    Last Reply 29 days ago
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    Sinal Sheath tumour

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