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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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    Hi new to this - just been diagnosed with merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). Trying to get my head around this before telling my wife

    Started by Ian1976 in Introduce yourself
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    Positive FIT, normal calprotectin. Whole host of symptoms. Very concerned…

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    The good and the bad

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    Just diagnosed breast cancer

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    Recently diagnosed with T Cell Lymphoma, doesn't seem real. My emotions are all over the place

    Started by Freya97 in Newly diagnosed
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    Large lump inside vagina - doctors reactions are making me worried it's cancer. I'm terrified

    Started by Discodiva75 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
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    Bladder tumour found after husband went for prostate exam, now waiting for biopsy results. I can't believe how quickly things are moving. Is this normal?

    Started by mrszippy in Introduce yourself
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    Anyone from Cornwall ? Would love to connect with others and share support as it can be very isolated out here

    Started by TanyaCornwall in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 1 month ago
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    Clavicle lump near collarbone. Been placed on the 2 week cancer pathway. What should I be prepared for?

    Started by Topaz-mumma in Ask the nurses
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    Query about survival rates for Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

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    Help improve how people find clinical trials

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    Toddler-lump in neck

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