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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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    Gallbladder Cancer

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    Hi, I've just had a lot ov blood tests done, I was in hospital September last year, I had sepsis, I've nw been told my hemoglobin levels ar high

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    Advice when told Chemo should be stopped

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    Cisplatin

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    Phone call telling me I have cancer

    Started by Tacky38 in Newly diagnosed
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    Cisplatin - has anyone had this chemo and have any advice? Worried about hair loss

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    Fibroadenoma ??

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    Calcium/vitamin D side effects. Does anyone else get a dry chest?

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    Letrozole - is anyone else struggling to get their preferred brand?

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