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Your space to discuss the impact of living with cancer. It can help to share with people who understand.

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    diagnosis

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    Waiting breast biopsy results but consultant confident it will be positive. I'm so scared of what comes next and need someone to talk to who understands

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    Portocath - I'm having one fitted next week to help with treatment. What are people's experiences with them? Any advice welcome.

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    Community Alarm / Red Button

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    BrightonViv - recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer (NETs)

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    Bowel prep

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    Colonoscopy

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    worried about potential melanoma/skin cancer

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    Left side Mastectomy, diep flap , breast reduction and belly button reconstruction.

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    Suspected breast cancer referral

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    Is a mild greyish veil a melanoma?

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    Stage 4 secondary peritoneal cancer

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