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Have you had Non Malignant Skin Cancers of the Face/Ears or Shoulders?

I'm a 56 year old Woman who has recently been diagnosed with possibly 9 x Non Malignant Skin Cancers - 7 being on my Face. Having grown up on the beach and always been an outdoors and beach going person, I'm not surprised.My Dad passed of Malignant Melanoma at age ...Read More

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Trophoblastic tumour

I have a trophoblastic tumour and wanted to share my experience in case anyone else has encountered this as it seems to be quite rare. The only reason I have this is because of a failed pregnancy! I was absolutely gobsmacked to learn after my miscarriage that abnor...Read More

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Breast Cancer - Feeling Lost - Need Advice

Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer (stage 2) back during Spring of 2020. The lump they found on my breast was about 4-5cm. I had it removed in July 2020. They removed the lump and also the lymph nodes. They also told me that the cancer cells did not...Read More

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Breast cancer

Hello I am 39 and was just diagnosed on Thursday with a rare type of breast cancer has anyone had this type of breast cancer malignant papillary neoplasm breast cancer

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adenocarcinoma of the left lung / bowel cancer

Hi on the 23rd of September I had the lower left lobe of my left lung removed. All the lymph nodes on the chest came back clear and won't really know much more till I see the specialist again on the 20th of October. The cancer was a adenocarcinoma 35mm x 23mm x22m...Read More

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Cancer has returned after two years of follow ups

In August 2018 I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. After chemotherapy, radiotherapy and two surgeries, I was told it had been eradicated. I have a stoma, complete removal of my rectum and most of the lower bowel. They tested 19 lymph nodes, all clear. I have ano...Read More

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Spinal Cord Tumour

Good Morning to all the NightowlsI am Sybille in Cairns, Far North Queensland and love living hereSo a month ago (21 August 2020) I was diagnosed with a spinal cord tumour, which is located right at the junction of the brain stem and the spinal cord. In conference ...Read More

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Cancer

I really need to talk to someone about natural cures! I have only just been told about my condition and I am going for biopsy under general anicectic tomorrow, so scared. Is they anyone who could talk with me, I am English and in the UK Thanks Nick

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Sending good thoughts to you all.

Hi everyone I’ve just been diagnosed with 4 more skin cancers, after malignant melanoma and several bcc’s. I’m 49. I just wanted to reach out and send love and happy vibes to you all. Let’s live positively with cancer- it sucks but we can do it together!珞朗復凌I’m so ...Read More

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Head and Neck Cancer and ENT’s

Hi there. I haven’t been diagnosed but have been referred and have a few questions regarding the diagnostic process for head and neck cancers. My GP has referred me to a private ENT as she feels I need to be seen quickly and the public system will take too long. Sh...Read More

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