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    How has this happened - diagnosed under a year ago but too scared to ask how long I have left

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    My shock in december - haematologist concerned about lumps on my neck and under my arm

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    Lianne - found out I have multiple tumours in my liver and have run out of oramorph

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    Still haven't been told what cancer drug I'll be on, but they did mention Tamoxifen

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    My Friend (Nasal sinus tumour removed)

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    Colonoscopy results

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    Ascites and Ovarian / Bowel Cancer

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    Can you gave feroglobin vitamins with tamoxifen pls

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