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Leiomyosarcoma of the Cervix

Hi, I am wondering if there is anyone out there who has or knows of someone who has or was diagnosed with the same Cancer as I have, I have been told it is a very rare Cancer & I would love to hear from anyone else who has travelled the journey I am just now starti...Read More

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A newbie

Two weeks ago I have diagnosed with breast cancer. The day before I was due to have surgery the results from my body scan came back to say the 'c' had moved into my bones. Surgery has now been cancelled while I wait to see a different specialist this week to work o...Read More

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Gall Bladder Cancer

Hello my name is patricia and I was diagnoised with Gall Bladder Cancer about 3 weeks ago. I am just wanting to know if anyone has the same diagnosis

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What to expect

Hi I have just been diagonised with bowel cancer in one of the glands removed during laparoscopic surgery. I have not had any information from surgeon as he said I need time to heal from surgery and then discuss chemo. Does anyone know what happens as I am still sh...Read More

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I'm new - Brain Cancer

Hi everyone, I am completely new to this. I was diagnosed with GBM and am feeling at a loss. My partner tries to support me but don't really know how. Any advice on where to look for more helpful information?

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Waiting for diagnosis after surgery

I'm really frightened. I had a hysterectomy 15 years ago and was really well until earlier this year when I started getting spotting PV for no reason. GYN arranged a ultrasound and bloods which were inconclusive. Had a Trachelectomy earlier this week 05/08 but stil...Read More

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New and pancreatic cancer.

Hi, my name is Tanya, and I have just turned 40. A few weeks before that my ancle swelled and wouldn't go down, then my calf muscle swelled and then my neck swelled. Then I decided to go to a doctor. I decided to go to see a different doctor at a different surger...Read More

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tongue cancer

Hi I am 65 years old and was diagnosed with tongue cancer early December had an operation to remove part of my tongue and had 25 lymph nodes removed from my neck. feeling so scared and alone even though my family are wonderful.As a non smoker the drs say it is rar...Read More

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Beginning

Hello everyone. I received my cancer diagnosis on the 1st of July. It was an expected surprise really since a couple of my family members (4) have been diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 45-50. This goes back to my great grandmother. So now it seems I'm on t...Read More

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esophageal cancer

i have just been told i have cancer and may die because i have had previous stomach surgery and so have to have chemo and radiation before trying to save me. I do not want to leave my two young boys on their own. There don't seem to be many people my age with this,...Read More

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