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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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    15 Things I wish I'd Known From the Start

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    Questions: my dad’s just been diagnosed with cancer it’s in his lungs, kidneys, chest and lymph nodes

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    liver lesion and other lumps

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    7 week period with clots

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    Lung cancer removed 5 weeks ago. Struggling with a dry cough and pain in sternum. Has anyone else had this problem?

    Started by Chris1312 in Introduce yourself
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    Swallowing issues after radiotherapy

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    Positive FIT test and waiting for urgent referral (42M)

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    Anal cancer

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    Misdiagnosis? Dad has pancreatic cancer and was given 6 - 9 months but he is healthier than ever and has even gained weight. How is this possible?

    Started by JoBudge in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 3 hours ago
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    Asbestos exposure, worried sick

    Started by LozM in Introduce yourself
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    Unusual mouth blisters awaiting biopsy

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