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    Found a lump and pain with implants

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    worried about changes to neck and cannot get comfortable

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    Enlarge lymph node

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    Bleeding after menopause

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    How urgent is skin cancer referral?

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    Dad diagnosed with stage 3 Tonsil Cancer that's spread. After treatment, we've been told the lump is still there and 'not normal'. What does this mean?

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    My worries

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    New diagnosis of prostate cancer with spread which is non-curable. Feels like my partner is starting to feel angry towards me. Has anyone else experienced this?

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