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Creative writing, especially poetry, can be very cathartic. Today is World Poetry Day. This is a day that was set aside by the United Nations back in 1999, to recognise the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind. We have ...Read More

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IDC with desmosplastic stroma PLEASE HELP

Please does anyone know what desmoplastic stroma means!!! Has been classed as high grade on the Nottingham scale but I cant find understandable info on what desmoplastic stroma means for me

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mastectomy no implants or implants

I am 68 yr old female. Have cancer in both breasts. Had 4 lumpectomies. One breast they got clearance. The other not. Would like opinions whether to have a tissue expander inserted at time of mastectomy. what problems or pain you may have encountered.

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LCIS or invasive or DCIS HELP PLEASE

Hi I am part way there but I have some questions re IDC. My biopsy came back this afternoon but the receptionist told me that it was in the "in tray"and the dr had gone home for the day grrrrrrI found a largish breast mass/lump, quite by accident with the flat of m...Read More

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My Story

Hi,Last weekend I was in severe pain from the top right quadrant of my abdomen. I decided not to go to work on Monday and made an appointment with the doctor. His initial thought was gallstones and he sent me off for blood tests and an ultrasound to confirm. On Tue...Read More

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desmoplastic stroma in invasive ductal carcinoma IDC

I have just been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. I only found the lump a couple of weeks back and got the biopsy report today. I read a few things I couldnt understand and am hoping someone here can explain in easy terms. First the grading system. It was ...Read More

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Just diagnosed with low grade glioma

Hi I have just been diagnosed with a 25mm low grade glioma in my right frontal lobe. I am currently waiting on consultation with a neurosurgeon and have been left hanging with little to no information about the tumour. I have headaches constantly and pain in my leg...Read More

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early glandular cancer of the cervix

hi,i have just been diagnosed with the above and im waiting to see the specialist in 5days on just how far advanced it is, treatment etc.... I'm extremly confused and also in total disbelief that this could happen to me. I really need someone to talk to to figure t...Read More

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Facing a mastectomy, which reconstruction have you had?

I'm 37, found a small lump in November. Ultrasound showed it to be small, biopsy = low to intermediate DCIS. Lumpectomy unfortunately turned into 8x4x5cm lump (from a C cup breast!) intermediate with high grade areas, non invasive but with involved margins. So now...Read More

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Possible lung Cancer

Hello, I'm new and I think that I might have lung cancer. How am I supposed to keep calm and not worry while waiting for a diagnosis? For about 6 months, I've had blood in my sputum.....not much, just enough to notice. I guess I hoped it would go away because w...Read More

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