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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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    Brain tumour and aggressive behaviour

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    I believe my friend is lying about her cancer. It's starting to take a really big toll on me constantly worrying about it and I need advice.

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    Mantle cell lymphoma - I heard this cancer is rare. Does anyone else have this?

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    Tongue cancer - had surgery 6 weeks ago and will be starting radiotherapy and chemo soon. I'm still in shock

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    Symptomatic treatment

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    New here: doctor told me my breast lump was suspicious after performing a biopsy

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    Stage 4 melanoma

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    Why is so scary after cancer?

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    DCIS and concerns re ovaries or bowel

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    Renal cell carcinoma stage three both kidneys

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    Just diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

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