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    Womb cancer - just been diagnosed. Does the biopsy showing it's cancer mean a bad prognosis?

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    Worrying myself sick (bowel cancer concern) - is anybody else going through this?

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    Stressful times - mum diagnosed with terminal lung cancer last year and has now been recommended an ACP care plan. Does anyone know what this involves?

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    Palliative care

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    Lip biopsy - unusual result which has been sent to the hospital for further investigation and then an MDT

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    Lip biopsy - getting results on Wednesday. How did you receive your results (positive or negative)?

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    Signet cell adenocarcinoma of the duodenum

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    Moles photographed but I've now been given an appointment to see a dermatologist this Saturday. Should I be worried about the quick turnaround?

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    Breast Cancer - diagnosed with HER2 Positive 3 weeks ago. My journey so far

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