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    Pain & discomfort 10weeks post 2x breast biopsy

    Started by Millie16 in Ask the nurses
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    Breast calcification found during recall. Now waiting for biopsy results. Trying to be positive but I'm so scared

    Started by Beansbit in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 11 days ago
    from Jolamine
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    DCIS and concerns re ovaries or bowel

    Started by Jacqueline2 in Newly diagnosed
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    Metastisised to brain

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    Last Reply 11 days ago
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    Pain from a tumour in the sigmoid colon

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    Last Reply 11 days ago
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    Fit test of 200. Terrified.

    Started by reallyscared35 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Just need to talk - raised PSA, waiting for MRI scan and diagnosis

    Started by Dugster in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 11 days ago
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    Unsure about breast exam I received from my GP and the routine referral I've been given. Should I get a second opinion or ask for a 2 week referral instead?

    Started by RoxyA in Ask the nurses
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 11 days ago
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    Breast and arm pain - I'm 5 months post partum, but I've never experienced anything like this after having my other 2 children

    Started by Aom2911 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 11 days ago
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    Mantle cell lymphoma - I heard this cancer is rare. Does anyone else have this?

    Started by Stukie in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 11 days ago
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    Tongue cancer - had surgery 6 weeks ago and will be starting radiotherapy and chemo soon. I'm still in shock

    Started by MaryJane58 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 11 days ago
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    Why is so scary after cancer?

    Started by TaniaM in Moving on
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