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    Partner has a suspicious mole

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    Lung lesion

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    Hpv positive result also have hsv2

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    Mesothelioma diagnosis'

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    Pre-diagnosis, possible colon cancer??

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    VaIN 3 - results from biopsy. Will be having an appointment with a consultant soon but nothing mentioned about the procedure I'm meant to have. Is this right?

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    Atypical Placental Site Nodule?

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    Are 5 years of immunotherapy and other medications finally sending my body into itching and spotty overdrive?

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    Small mole has appeared on the surgical scar where I had my melanoma removed. Should I just monitor it or get my GP to have a look?

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    Last Reply 23 days ago
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    Difficult choice - not sure which treatment to choose for my muscle invasive bladder cancer

    Started by VivM in Living with cancer
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    My name is Paul - diagnosed with oesophagus and stomach cancer

    Started by Benny1966 in Introduce yourself
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    High Grade Glioblastoma - mum has just been diagnosed. Hoping to connect with others who have experience with this type of cancer

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