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Hi...I've been reluctant to talk about me to anyone outside my family and remaining friends. The only down side has been that we all think a like, hence why I decided to venture outside my comfort circle. I've been diagnosed with stage 1b adenocarcinoma of my cervi...Read More
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Hello everyone. This is all new for me but I hope to find and give support here.
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January 8th I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I am 47yrs old and This is the 4th time I have faced cancer. Having gone through chemotherapy enough that it has caused me permanent physical damage, I don't think I am going to fight it this time. I had a s...Read More
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Just been diagnosed with squamous cellcarcinoma anal cancer. Awaiting the results of scans for staging. Have been told I’ll need chemo and radiotherapy. What can I expect and how should I prepare for treatment please? Trying to stay positive but rather frightened t...Read More
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I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial cancer. I had an abdominal and transvag ultrasound sound which showed 15 mm thickening of uterine wall. Had a biopsy done in doctors office and it came back as stage 1. The doctor I’m sure was offering me comfort by sayin...Read More
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i have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and am awaiting necessary tests pet scan/biopsy etc.. in the last two days i have began to cough up blood in my sputum, is this usual or unusual and should i take any action medically your comments would be appreciate...Read More
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Hi all, Very new to this site but thought I would give it a try as I am little lost at the moment. I have recently been diagnosed with Translocation Associated Renal Cell Carcinoma with a high Nuclear and stage 4. I have had half my right kidney removed and the bio...Read More
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Hi everyone & thanks for your support. I have been diagnosed with uterine cancer plus 3 other spots. I am scared I don't know what the future holds for me. I have no family support but have goods friends.
Some of my friends don't understand that I have no family ...Read More
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I noticed a lump in my leg. Should I get it checked?
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after experincing headaches and vision loss/face numbness and nose bleeds for 2 months i took myself to the hospital (4 weeks ago now). GPs kept telling me it was sinisitus / hayfever / stress and to 'ride it out' giving me antibiotics and sending me on my way.
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