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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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    I wanted to join the RAF. After being cancer free for more than 9 years.

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    Bone scan for prostate cancer. Is there anywhere that does this in a sitting or upright position? I have vertigo

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