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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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    Anyone been diagnosed with two primaries?

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    Misdiagnosed - originally told I had an anal fissure but now I've been diagnosed with advanced rectal cancer. I'm scared

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    New mole, worried about melanoma

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    The good and the bad

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    Post breast consult

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