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    My best friend has brain cancer. I’m so gutted and miserable but she doesn’t want a friend like that..how do I progress as am not good at pretending.

    Started by Rosamund in Caring for someone with cancer
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    from Moderator Steph
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    Is brain cancer always fatal…..

    Started by Rosamund in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Bleeding after menopause - found out I have abnormal lining and will need a biopsy. Is it normal to have cramping and pains 4 days after having an ultrasound?

    Started by Lottiebun in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Newly diagnosed melanoma

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    Funkie: I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer

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    Shocked at father in law's diagnosis of lung cancer with liver mets. He was only admitted to hospital 2 weeks ago and he's now been taken off all medication.

    Started by Caz22 in Dying with cancer
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
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    Polyp & post menopausal bleeding

    Started by Bunnie in Ask the nurses
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    Help!

    Started by Angelagertrude24 in Ask the nurses
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    Smear test 3 days ago but been having cramps ever since. Is this normal? I haven't experienced this with previous smears

    Started by KD001 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Black/brown toenail with black line

    Started by Beks348 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Tumour removal next week - how will my mobility be affected?

    Started by Elwick in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
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    Can an ulcer be a sign of breast cancer?

    Started by xxSparklesxx in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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