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    How do I get through this? Waiting for results of second biopsy. Been told it's likely going to be bad. Don't think I'm strong enough to cope with all this

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    My mum's been diagnosed with cancer in 2 places. She's in so much pain, can I ask the nurses for pain relief to help her?

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    Level 4 Diet - Had TORS procedure and tonsillectomy. Been placed on Fortisips and after 2 weeks, I'm not feeling so good. Do you have any advice?

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