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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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Recurring Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors

Hi Experts,This is about my cousin who has developed Recurring MPNST. This is genetical, father has similar problems but non invasive. He was treated 3 times with radiation and chemo in the last 1.5 years with 10cm in size.This time it seems a bit severe and everyb...Read More

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Bladder & kidney cancer

Hi there I’m new and diagnosed with bladder and kidney cancer two weeks ago. Am having my surgery on Tuesday and really frightened. Even though I have family and friends I feel really alone. Really really setting in today can’t breath!

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Atypical cells in breast biopsy and pregnant

I recently had a fine needle biopsy of a lump in my breast found at a pregnancy check up. The results came back “atypical” and I now need a core biopsy. I can’t go for a mammogram as I’m pregnant, so my diagnostics are more limited. The doctor told me the different...Read More

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