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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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Caring for someone with cancer

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    Dad diagnosed with advanced Larynx cancer. Only palliative chemo can be offered. I just can't get my head around it.

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    Worried sick - been referred for a colonoscopy and the form says urgent suspected cancer referral

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    Recently diagnosed with endometrial and cervical cancer. I've lost my appetite and struggling to eat anything. What can I eat to keep my strength up?

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    2 week referral - head and neck cancer

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    Humour

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    Possible uterine sarcoma - I'll be having an appointment with oncology tomorrow to find out more. Has anyone else been through this?

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    New to this: worried about colon cancer

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    Signs and symptoms of breast cancer - has anyone experienced what I am just now?

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    Bloody stool and mild cramping. Really freaking out this could be bowel cancer. I have a GP appointment in two days time and I'm terrified

    Started by RiverZai in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Mammogram recall next Friday after suspicious looking shadow was found. I'm so frightened and beside myself with worry.

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