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    Scared - after being cancer free for a year I was told yesterday that it's highly likely to come back. I just feel so sad. I don't want to die

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    Mastectomy - 3 years later and I'm now getting sharp breast pain. Could this be scar tissue?

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    Anyone struggle sleeping at night with cancer

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    Possible asbestos in suspended kitchen ceiling tiles - worried I breathed some in when trying to replace spotlights near to them. What should I do?

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    Travel within weeks of possible treatment starting

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    1b malignant melanoma - diagnosed at the beginning of the year and still waiting for my wide incision. Should I chase this up?

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    Lung wedge resection 6 weeks ago but still feeling the side effects. Does anyone have any tips on how to manage this?

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    Ribociclib - worried about the side effects. Do I have to take it?

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    Colorectal Cancer has spread. No cure and no ops, just palliative care. To say we're numb is an understatement. Is anyone in a similar position?

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