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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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    Carcinoid cancer

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    Ten years cancer free milestone reached. Just had my very last CT scan and have mixed emotions

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    Recent Diagnosis Histiocytic Sarcoma

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    Bleeding after smear - I have severe health anxiety and this has sent me spiralling. All previous smears have been normal

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