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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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    I believe my friend is lying about her cancer. It's starting to take a really big toll on me constantly worrying about it and I need advice.

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    Breast calcification found during recall. Now waiting for biopsy results. Trying to be positive but I'm so scared

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