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Your space to discuss the impact of living with cancer. It can help to share with people who understand.

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    Private FIT test came back with a level of 36, calprotectin was 216. Have to repeat my NHS FIT and blood tests tomorrow. I'm so scared I have bowel cancer.

    Started by Helen26 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 22 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Naomi
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    Melanoma biopsy taken - how long have you waited for your results?

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    Hair loss upsets me

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    Iona - husband is in hospital, how do I cope?

    Started by Mikesupport in Introduce yourself
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    Had hystescopy on thursday and biopsy

    Started by ChaRory in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Does immunotherapy work?

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    Last Reply 23 days ago
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    10 years from first diagnosis of lung cancer. Now experiencing ache where scar from surgery is. Could it be the cancer is back?

    Started by Mays-Granny in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 23 days ago
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    Breast changes and pain - went to the doctor and I've been placed on the 2 week pathway. Should I be worried?

    Started by Lka1990 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 23 days ago
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    How serious is basal cell carcinoma

    Started by Franjan in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 23 days ago
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    Cancer removed

    Started by Cokey in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 23 days ago
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    Diagnosed with aggressive angiomyxoma

    Started by Chocoholic75 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 23 days ago
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    Womb / endometrial cancer symptoms

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