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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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    Maintaining nutrition after having radiotherapy for oesophageal cancer. My partner is really struggling with his diet and I'm running out of ideas

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    Breast Cancer - diagnosed with HER2 Positive 3 weeks ago. My journey so far

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    Radiotherapy given outside target zone.

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