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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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    Been on Mounjaro for the past 4 months but was diagnosed with breast cancer last month. Biopsy needed of another suspicious area. Am I still o.k to take it?

    Started by Barb1403 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 3 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
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    Worried sick of lymphoma

    Started by Cherrie123 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 3 hours ago
    from Moderator Renata
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    Itchy skin - is this symptomatic of pancreatic cancer?

    Started by JoBudge in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 3 hours ago
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    Scared with no hope - just found out I'm pregnant but I have found suspicious lumps on my neck and chest. So worried it's going to be cancer

    Started by Nicole1777 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 3 hours ago
    from Moderator Renata
  • Discussion

    Seeking Advice

    Started by Shellbell101 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Are 5 years of immunotherapy and other medications finally sending my body into itching and spotty overdrive?

    Started by Singstrum12 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 3 hours ago
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    Feeling lost.

    Started by Naomi-1 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Nasty husband

    Started by Harrydog in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Breast biopsy repeat

    Started by Oprahsjdkdj in Ask the nurses
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 4 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Jemma
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    Lobular cancer

    Started by Pink123 in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 4 hours ago
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    Mole removed and told it was melanoma. Have to wait 3 weeks for next appointment to see if it's spread. I'm so worried

    Started by Mumofgirls3 in Newly diagnosed
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    4 replies
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    from AngieT
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    Breast biopsy - sample was dense breast tissue. Biopsy being repeated on Monday.

    Started by Oprahsjdkdj in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 6 hours ago
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