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    Waiting for breast biopsy results

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    Post op mastectomy and reconstruction - so far so good despite fatigue

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    Hair thinning

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    Mastectomy and reconstruction failed - I'll now be having a third surgery to remove the implant

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    Sarcoma - does anyone else have this? It would be nice to chat to someone with this type of cancer as no-one at my hospital has it

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    Difficulty processing treatment after breast surgery

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    Total Duct Excision - What can I expect afterwards?

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    Change on my aerola since visiting the breast clinic. Should I be worried? I go back on 2nd Feb for a follow up appointment

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    Breast lump found in left breast. Been referred to breast clinic but due to backlog I could be waiting 3 - 4 weeks. I'm sick with worry

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    Metastatic bone Cancer - starting to have bone pain. Does anyone have any advice on managing the pain?

    Started by Lorrainemargaret in Living with cancer
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    Living with incurable stage 4 ovarian cancer HGSOC. I'm really struggling with the reality of my situation and can't lift my mood

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    Has anyone had a resection of the bowel done ? Is it worth it or is it better to stick with an ileostomy ?

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