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    Oesophagus cancer diagnosis- dad having stent fitted as first point of treatment. Google says this is a sign of palliative care. Is that correct?

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    Biopsy - been told I have to wait 3 - 4 weeks for results despite getting the all clear from my CT scan. Is this good or bad?

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    Guilt: my partner is in hospital having tests for liver cancer and blocked bile duct

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    Stressed and worried that the mole on my shoulder is melanoma

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    Worried about results

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    Biopsy

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    kidney removed and getting breathless - is this normal after surgery?

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    Life insurance

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    End of life - we were told dad only had days left but 4 weeks on and he seems to be a little bit better. Has anyone else experienced this?

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    Pre op breast surgery exercises

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    Has anyone been told they have an IPMN and not been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?

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    Aching legs 5 months after chemo radiotherapy for anal cancer

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