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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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    VIN 3/Vulva cancer - waiting for biopsy results. How was the news delivered to you?

    Started by Debzv88 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Acting like a Cancer

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    My Dear mum passed away just a week after finding out she had gallbladder cancer. I still can't get my head round it. My heart is broken.

    Started by Haylay in Coping with loss
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    Mam diagnosed with incurable Stage 4 lung cancer spread to brain and bone. Struggling to cope

    Started by MrsA12345 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. What treatment have others had and are there any survivors? I feel like my whole world has come to an end.

    Started by DawnePrawne in Newly diagnosed
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    Hello: I've had breast cancer before and now I've got it again on the same side

    Started by TracyLW680 in Introduce yourself
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    Exposure to brown asbestos (amosite AIB)

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    Recent lump found

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    Stage 3 lung cancer. After Lung infection I still have shortness of breath and dry cough. Will it improve

    Started by Santos9769 in Ask the nurses
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    Fit test of 200. Terrified.

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    Burning stabbing in right breast and under arm.

    Started by Ventnor in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Diagnosed today with Basal Cell Carcinoma on the nose and feeling worried.

    Started by lou-77 in Newly diagnosed
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