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    Lung cancer stigma

    Started by Ysta in Living with cancer
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    New drug pirtobrutinib - has anyone had this? What side effects did you have?

    Started by Postu in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from RIC31
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    Hello - diagnosed with Barrett's Oesophagus, worried about it becoming oesophageal cancer, especially as I just became 10 years cancer free from thyroid cancer

    Started by Loone in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from Moderator Ben
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    I don't know what to do - Mum might already be stage 4 but she's refused all appointments. Dad's trying to look after her but she's being awful to him

    Started by JOFFERS in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
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    Overwhelmed with worry - awaiting multiple tests and results. How did it turn out for you? Everything is coming back as bad news for me so far

    Started by Finalba in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
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    Bile Duct Cancer - husband will be starting chemo soon for 6 months. Is this the best course of treatment? So worried it's spread

    Started by Beauty7 in Ask the nurses
    196 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from CRUK Nurse Jemma
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    Just had MRI and have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Hasn't spread yet but it's stage 3a, so I guess there's a chance. Wondering about treatment options

    Started by Papules in Newly diagnosed
    270 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    Acid reflux from chemo. What can I do to manage it?

    Started by Essexkelly in Ask the nurses
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    24 / Inflammatory Breast Cancer? Left breast tissue feels different, thicker and painful, no lump

    Started by Alexa-Rx in Ask the nurses
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    2 replies
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
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    Lost and confused - Swelling has been found on my right cheek but biopsies have been inconclusive as there were not enough markers. What are these markers?

    Started by Groot in Introduce yourself
    216 views
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
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    Benefits - do I need to tell someone that my father is receiving attendance allowance that isn't for his cancer diagnosis?

    Started by Lorrwhitt in Money, Work & Travel
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    I feel angry and lost - husband has stage 4 colon cancer & about to start another chemo. I wish he had listened to me 2 years ago when I told him to see the GP

    Started by SandyNK in Caring for someone with cancer
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    4 replies
    Last Reply 1 month ago
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