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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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    Undergoing investigation for suspected ovarian cancer

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    Thyroid nodule - does anyone have any experience with nodules changing from U2/U3?

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    Post Hormone Therapy a year on - my husband is still struggling mentally and physically. Has this happened to anyone else?

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    Humidifier - does it help with dry mouth during radiotherapy?

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    It's back again

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    Other half passed - we were together for 32 years. I can't see the point in anything, I just cry.

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    Thickened node.

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    VIN3 surgery

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