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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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    New Prostate Cancer Drug available on NHS - will it be available to those who are already having treatment?

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    Humidifier - does it help with dry mouth during radiotherapy?

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    Mole/mark on my face is becoming more obvious and itchy. I'm not sure what to do

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    Undergoing investigation for suspected ovarian cancer

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    Really worried, thickened endometrium with vascular areas

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    Thickened node.

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    suspected squamous cell carcinoma on face/lip

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    Lump inside the vagina

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