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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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    Scared and waiting - been referred to dermatology to check some moles, but I can't stop thinking about it

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    Op at last

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    Scared i have thyroid cancer

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    High calcium level.

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    2nd LETZ

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    High grade displasia

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    my mum has been diagnosed with lung cancer. I only been told several days ago.

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    Surprised - diagnosed with peritoneal cancer

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    Hello everyone, recently diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 53

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