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Diagnosed with lung cancer 3 days ago

I have just been diagnosed with lung cancer. I have not had a biopsy yet so don't know the type. My appointment to see a specialist is not until 31/10/2025, this seems a long time and I am worried the cancer could spread elsewhere and my shortness of breath seems t...Read More

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I’ve just been diagnosed

In the past week my wife had her gallbladder removed and a couple of stones removed from her liver my shoulder has nearly collapsed I need a replacement and I have been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer I am totally stressed I’m in pain and I have to wait unti...Read More

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Just diagnosed with Breast cancer

I am new to this too. First time poster.Got diagnosed with 2 different cancers. My left is a hormonal cancer but my right it has spread to my lymph nod. Caught early, they are small so they tell me. I am scared so scared of my outcome. I see my surgeon on the 1st...Read More

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Meta kidney in lungs, starting immunotherapy

Hi all, My second time with cancer, first time reaching out. I was diagnosed with kidney cancer 4 years ago, fell into that unfortunate time were hospitals were having a hard time dealing with "elective" surgeries. Took them 6 months to remove my kidney. Was told a...Read More

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6 weeks in to 24 weeks of chemo

So I am into the 6th week of chemoAnd boy the side effects. Dry mouth, my skin on my hands and around my eye lids. My lack of taste of food. Fatigue. I have chemo every Tuesday. For the first 3 weeks I was great. Feeling good. Ne temps. The last 3 weeks I have h...Read More

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A new season has started with cancer

Just found out. The sadness has been immense.Even screaming out "it's unfair". Which i don't like using that.Very much baffled. Hurt. Which i am very much am aware that everyone knows knows all this. Nothing newEdan

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Just been diagnosed

Hi All, very new to this. It's been 2 weeks since I've been diagnosed. And 1 week since my first chemo and immunotherapy. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer, with no cure. But I believe I will beat this cancer & am looking for a curative approach. I ...Read More

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Breast tumor - can MRI be done instead of CT for checking lungs,pelvis, abdomen?

I under diagnosis of breast tumor. I had USG, mammography, biopsy, blood test and waiting for the results.I was sent by the doctor to computer tomography (CT) for lungs, pelvis and abdomen test. However, I wander if MRI could be done instead of CT (fully/partially...Read More

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Kidney tumour

Hi All , recently found 32mm tumour on right kidney accidentally through routine scans , told 95% chance of cancer , has not spread , due for partial kidney removal in 3 weeks. Feeling lucky that it got found early & has not spread reading many experiences on here ...Read More

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