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

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    My Dad passed away when I left the room. I wasn't gone 2 minutes. I'm devastated.

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    What to eat pre colonoscopy

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    Pain in right breast for at least two weeks but cannot feel lump - should I see GP?

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    Armpit lump is very painful and sore. What can I take to help with the pain?

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    Worried - can cancer return to a DIEP breast?

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    A year after rectal cancer surgery - hoping to connect with others that have been through the same

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    Cervical Biopsies taken during colposcopy. Seemed very serious but I'm not sure what they're looking for. Any ideas?

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    18 Month Terminal Illness Clause has prevented us from being able to claim on my husband's life insurance policy. What can we do?

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    Newly diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and the Fear

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