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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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    Bowel cancer - partner diagnosed with stage 3. Is it normal to bleed when going to the toilet? It seems to be getting progressively worse

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    Mum had CT Scan worried sick

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    Doctor has put an urgent breast cancer referral through after checking my lump. Can someone help me prepare for the worst so I'm not blindsided

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    Symptoms - have noticed blood when wiping on an area where I've had lots of procedures done. Should I let someone know?

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    neuroendoctrine tumor

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    Partner of bowel cancer victim

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    Newbie - diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma

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    Cancer and depression - I've tried to remain upbeat & positive but I think it's finally hit me. I feel so lost and scared. Has anyone felt this way?

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