Enderminal cancer 2 replies
I have a holiday booked 4th may to 11th which I want to go on but it is abroad. Meeting with cancer team is on 27th April. How soon after that would my hospital appointment be for a hysterectomy?
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I have a holiday booked 4th may to 11th which I want to go on but it is abroad. Meeting with cancer team is on 27th April. How soon after that would my hospital appointment be for a hysterectomy?
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