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    Nodule found on lung after voluntary lung scan. Doctor said it would be checked in 3 months time. Is this normal given my history with cancer?

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    Husband with polycythemia vera

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    Mother's anger

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    Has anyone here had a pelvic exenteration?

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    Hi. I'm Asti - sole carer for my Mum with incurable lung cancer

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    I'm Anne - struggling to process everything

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    Worried. FIT test came back at 200. Is this a bad sign?

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    Advice for my friend - polyp found in nose, MRI recommended despite being told they don't think it's anything sinister. Friend's mental health is suffering

    Started by Mrssheep in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Looking for women/mid 30s who have loved one going through cancer

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    Hello it’s Amanda - just had a hysterectomy and feeling anxious

    Started by Mouse2506 in Introduce yourself
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    Ampullary carcinoma, Whipple, FOLFIRINOX - out the other side and looking to be part of any discussion on any of these

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