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    Mother with late stage cervical cancer

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    Hello all! In February 23 I was diagnosed with a large tumour on my kidney and had a Nephrectomy

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    Feeling broken - dad passed away suddenly and just found out it was cancer. I feel so guilty that we didn't know

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    Colonoscopy without sedation

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    My dp (56) has a tumour in his lung - oncologist thinks it’s cancer (no biopsy yet)

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    Painful breasts and lump

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    Husband diagnosed with secondary cancer and starting chemo on Monday. Can anyone help? I don't know what to expect

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    Going back to work after having surgery for kidney cancer. How long will I be off for?

    Started by Mad_Dog_Lady in Living with cancer
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    Clinical Trial of NF1. Is there anyway my family member who is not a UK resident can join this trial in the UK or Europe?

    Started by cmaini in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Husband diagnosed with bladder cancer. Terrified of what's to come

    Started by Lou32 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Positive FIT but negative calprotectin

    Started by Sazza1234 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Why a blood test after colonoscopy?

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