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Your space to discuss the impact of living with cancer. It can help to share with people who understand.

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    Ampullary carcinoma, Whipple, FOLFIRINOX - out the other side and looking to be part of any discussion on any of these

    Started by Luke1971 in Living with cancer
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    Extreme tiredness and lethargy - is there any medication that help with this? It's stopping me living my life

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    Had hystescopy on thursday and biopsy

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    Julie - lost a lot of weight after having 9 hour operation for duodenal cancer. I haven't managed to put any weight back on and now have pain in other areas

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    Cancer removed

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    Difference between Zoladex and Anastrozole versus Tamoxifen

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    Melanoma biopsy taken - how long have you waited for your results?

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    Stage 1 breast cancer - just been diagnosed and it's finally hit me. Finding it hard to keep this to myself but don't want to worry my family

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    I have no words

    Started by Waves in Coping with loss
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    Clear diagnostic mammogram, dense breast tissue, but refused ultrasound as breast nurse couldn't feel the lump that I and GP could feel.

    Started by Samjoe in Introduce yourself
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    Started 6 hours ago
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    Breast changes and pain - went to the doctor and I've been placed on the 2 week pathway. Should I be worried?

    Started by Lka1990 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Feeling very worried - had an abnormal Ca125 test result and need to speak to a doctor. They are now looking for ovarian cancer

    Started by ChubbyPaws in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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