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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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    Living with incurable stage 4 ovarian cancer HGSOC. I'm really struggling with the reality of my situation and can't lift my mood

    Started by Bracks in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 13 days ago
    from leelaloo
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    Has anyone had a resection of the bowel done ? Is it worth it or is it better to stick with an ileostomy ?

    Started by Gordgrc in Moving on
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    Last Reply 13 days ago
    from Gordgrc
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    Scrambled head! Scans and blood tests showed raised CA/tumour markers and a solid mass on one of my ovaries. Has anyone been through anything similar?

    Started by Tashatuk in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 13 days ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    Breast screening letter has given me an appointment to attend for my results. I'm confused as it doesn't mention a recall or further tests. Is this normal?

    Started by mia-p787 in Ask the nurses
    183 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 14 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Tina
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    I’m scared and alone - just been told my husband may have possible meningioma or glioblastoma. He's now waiting for surgery

    Started by Starjo in Newly diagnosed
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 14 days ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. On prostap and a drug called Enzalutomide. No strength/energy, bones are creaking

    Started by Baxtermyboy in Introduce yourself
    160 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 14 days ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    Lump on underside of breast/bra line

    Started by Stargrl in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 14 days ago
    from leelaloo
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    Platelets low and struggling to get them back up.

    Started by Dt811 in Ask the nurses
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 14 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
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    Currently on etc treatment for breast cancer

    Started by Rocky2021 in Introduce yourself
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 14 days ago
    from leelaloo
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    Is anyone on kadcyla chemotherapy? I may be starting this in a few weeks and wanted to find out if there is anything I needed to know/get some tips

    Started by Esmemoomoo in Living with cancer
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    1 reply
    Last Reply 14 days ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    How do I manage? It's been just over a week since I lost my dad to CUP. Struggling to get up each morning after dreaming of him and then realising he's gone

    Started by Rach05 in Coping with loss
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    Last Reply 14 days ago
    from Moderator Jenn
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    Scared I have breast cancer

    Started by MrsT2007 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    32 replies
    Last Reply 14 days ago
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