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    Absolutely terrified need some resssurance

    Started by Joykaur1 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 5 days ago
    from Ladybird1982
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    Getting concerned about my swollen lymph nodes but still no answers - should I be pushing for further investigation and tests?

    Started by LoopyJuice in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 5 days ago
    from Moderator Lucie
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    Mum has decided against chemotherapy

    Started by chaz7 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 5 days ago
    from Joane
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    Hi my name is Lisa - waiting for a scan for possible cervical cancer. Is anyone else going through this?

    Started by Lisaloo88 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 5 days ago
    from Moderator Lucie
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    No one listens - symptoms still persisting and no diagnosis despite all the tests I've had done

    Started by Saddler33 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 5 days ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    HPV and borderline cell changes - don't panic if you have had such a letter. The colposcopy is a simple procedure and very, very common

    Started by MegMog in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    193 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 5 days ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    Hello there - diagnosed with anal cancer

    Started by Patcolmfran in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 5 days ago
    from Patcolmfran
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    Hard, Grape sized lump near rectum, had GP appointment and urgent two week referral but don't feel reassured

    Started by Leah19 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 6 days ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    Severe sore throat - been referred to ENT for suspected throat cancer. Has anyone had this before and it's not been cancer?

    Started by Petwin in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    224 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 6 days ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    Oral Dysplasia - my journey so far

    Started by Subiedoo in Introduce yourself
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 6 days ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    Can doctor tell before results? Been told I have cancer before my biopsy results have come through

    Started by Jax999 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    11 replies
    Last Reply 6 days ago
    from Jax999
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    Investigation for both lower GI and ovarian cancer

    Started by Trictrac in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 6 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Jemma
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