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    Seroma - had it drained twice but can see it swelling again already. How long will this keep happening? Also, terrified of having chemo. Has anyone refused?

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    Neuroendocrine cancer - does anyone else have this?

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    Newby, but maybe not so. My wife had cancer in the 70s. I was diagnosed in 2023. We're both still here and just celebrated our 65th wedding anniversary

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    Colonoscopy experience without sedation

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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

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    Evening all: looking to talk to others who are fighting cancer

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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

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    A caring husband

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    VIN 3 need advice

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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

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    PSA has tripled to 6.0

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    Test result - is this FIT result ok?

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