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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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Caring for someone with cancer

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    Long term lymph nodes/ itchy on neck and back/ swallowing issues

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    Psa - is this rise significant, although it's extremely low?

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    Last Reply 7 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
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    Very high FIT test result

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    My friend's cancer journey - blood tests have shown cancer may have returned. Is it true she may only have another 5 years left?

    Started by Passwords in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 7 days ago
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    Large, hard, very movable lump in right breast

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    Possible ureter cancer?

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    Anxiety girl here - due to start treatment for tonsil cancer, live alone with no support. Scared I can't cope. Wondering about respite home during treatment

    Started by Elizabethr in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 7 days ago
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    Referral to breast clinic - what will they do there?

    Started by Yellowduster in Ask the nurses
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    My colonoscopy experience. Female, 46

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    Not sure what to think.....

    Started by Busybee65 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 7 days ago
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    Newly diagnosed with stage 1 grade 3 breast cancer

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    Lung cancer - just diagnosed and anxious about what happens next

    Started by Tedd in Introduce yourself
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