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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

Share your feelings and get support if someone you care about is living with cancer.

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Ask the nurses

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    In limbo - mum diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 5 weeks ago. Finally got her home, but no follow up appointment and we don't know if the cancer has spread

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