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    Breast lump biopsy - breast has been sore and itchy since. Is this normal?

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    Colonoscopy had to be abandoned as prep didn't work properly. I will be having another one but how can I improve?

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    Bowens Disease - GP has given me some cream to use, but should I have been referred to a dermatologist?

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    Just been diagnosed with Barrett’s Oesophagus

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    Humour

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    Immune System - constantly picking up infections since finishing my breast cancer treatment. What can I do to improve it?

    Started by Oct in Ask the nurses
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    Worried I have testicular cancer

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    Sore throat 2 months

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    Polycythaemia and Tiredness. How tired do you feel/get?

    Started by Phil3539 in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 22 days ago
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    How to seek a second opinion when time is short?

    Started by R_S_R in Ask the nurses
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    My mums on end of life care and its breaking me

    Started by Jellybean210113 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    How long for histology results for biopsies

    Started by Kat88 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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