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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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    Abnormal Cells Query

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    Raised ca125 results have come back so I now have to have a pelvic scan. I'm terrified and feel very alone. Has this happened to anyone else?

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    Mastectomy - What pillows do I need?

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    Advice please - been having irregular bleeding for 8 days. I'm terrified I have cancer

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    Radical cystectomy - 4 months on and recovery is still up and down. When will it get better?

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    Breast lump, what does yours feel like.

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    Waiting on my mammogram

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    breast cancer op in two weeks full left breast off

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    Question - I'm 65. Why can't I donate my organs to help those with cancer?

    Started by Shazza369 in Ask the nurses
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    Stage 4 kidney cancer - been told I have about 18 months. What can I expect in the future? Feeling pretty low and struggling to get my family to understand

    Started by Craig2004 in Dying with cancer
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    Pain and bowel issues

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    Diagnosed today with Basal Cell Carcinoma on the nose and feeling worried.

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