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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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    2 years on - Reoccurrence is always at the forefront of my mind. I know how lucky I've been but sometimes it's overwhelming and I feel like I could cry everyday

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    Post mastectomy right side chest wall irradiation six month wait

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    Info on taking Plenvu and colonoscopy please

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    Sarcoma help please

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    Can’t have my husband at home

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    Lump on son's neck. Blood test came back positive for glandular fever but I'm worried it's something more

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    Side effects after breast radiotherapy

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    Someone please help me: my mum is dying

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    Post total hysterectomy

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