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    Can my mum use a Hot Tub? She was recently diagnosed with oesophageal cancer but hasn't started any treatment yet

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    Last Reply 6 months ago
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    I don’t know how to cope - my mam has been diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. I'm in such a panicked state and feel I need to be with her all the time

    Started by Hannah2624 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 6 months ago
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    Worried that the ulcer on my tongue that isn't healing could be tongue cancer. Been referred. So worried

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    Last Reply 6 months ago
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    Appointment Wait for Follow Up. What is the normal wait time?

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    Last Reply 6 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Tina
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    Recent bowel cancer stage 3 diagnosis

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    Letrozole (Breast Cancer)

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    Last Reply 6 months ago
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    New diagnosis of poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma T4 N3 M1c

    Started by Paul1450 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 6 months ago
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    Large swelling in stomach after finishing radiotherapy. Trying to get doctors appt but having no luck so far

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    Last Reply 6 months ago
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    Patient denial at the end stage

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    Last Reply 6 months ago
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    Worried about NHS message saying I've been referred for further testing

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    Last Reply 6 months ago
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    Consult delay

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    Last Reply 6 months ago
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    Swollen Lymph node in child

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