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    Partner had papillary thyroid cancer 4 years ago. Been stable for past 2 years but something found on his neck scan. I don't think I can go through this again

    Started by Skye2 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    Pre cancerous cells or active found in my cervix. Is anyone else in the same situation?

    Started by VScared in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
    from dotty19606
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    Full investigation into my symptoms and worried about upcoming procedures. Fear is taking over, how do you cope with the anxiety?

    Started by Millzi79 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    High calprotectin

    Started by Shaz78 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
    from Gillian1961
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    Concerns with new diet for bowel cancer with bowel stent

    Started by Kaon in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 27 days ago
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    9 Weeks Post Pregnancy Lump found in Breast

    Started by Livk90 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 28 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    Liver MRI Telephone Appointment

    Started by PipHelenD in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 28 days ago
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    Hello - are these common symptoms of prostate cancer?

    Started by Nicko1 in Introduce yourself
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    Has any research been used for nausea, using hypnosis

    Started by D55 in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 28 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    A little anxious - had a call from the hospital to say I've been referred for an MRI due to concerns about thickening of cervix

    Started by Sunnydays77 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 28 days ago
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    Husband not coping since finding out his cancer has come back after 11 years and that he can no longer have a kidney transplant. I don't know what to do

    Started by bright.star22 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 28 days ago
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    Still going strong - had two different cancers since 2019 and I'm due my review this month. Getting near to 5 years and I'm feeling so anxious. How do you cope?

    Started by Sid0403 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 28 days ago
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