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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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    Waiting for cervical biopsy and pelvic ultrasound results. I'm so anxious, it's all I can think about.

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    Waiting breast biopsy results but consultant confident it will be positive. I'm so scared of what comes next and need someone to talk to who understands

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