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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

Share your feelings and get support if someone you care about is living with cancer.

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    Feeling overwhelmed - I've had cancer twice and now supporting my husband.

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    Dad recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer - I'm really struggling emotionally with this diagnosis. Can anyone help?

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    Anyone receiving Denosumab XGEVA

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    Result of boyfriend's colonoscopy - been told a shadow has been detected. What does this mean?

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    Getting concerned about my swollen lymph nodes but still no answers - should I be pushing for further investigation and tests?

    Started by LoopyJuice in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    CA125 over 600 and an ultrasound has now been booked for next week. I'm so worried

    Started by PocoRocks in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Endometrial lining at 15mm and possible lesion on my cervix

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    Anyone living with Essential Thrombocythaemia?

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    Moviprep - managed ok. Now waiting for my colonoscopy later on today

    Started by Tugs in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Has anyone had an oesophagectomy without reconstruction or living long-term with feeding support?

    Started by Bert1e69 in Introduce yourself
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    Anal cancer - waiting to start treatment. Feeling very scared and alone

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    Why do I feel sad after having my cancer removed?

    Started by Teacher1234 in Moving on
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