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    Just been diagnosed with aggressive bowel cancer T4

    Started by Hats in Living with cancer
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    Judic - living with metastatic breast cancer and due to start capecitabine tonight. Does anyone have any experience with this chemo? Stressed about side effects

    Started by Judi1604 in Introduce yourself
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    Worried and scared - 5 lumps found on my fiance's kidney, 2 of which needed further investigation. Getting the results today

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    Petrified - had endometrial cancer in 2022, now enlarged lymph nodes and shadow found on left breast. Waiting for biopsy results on Wednesday. Why me again?

    Started by Blodyntatws in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 9 days ago
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    Just starting chemo, after being on W&W for about 20mths

    Started by Patsyb10 in Newly diagnosed
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    Sore spot inside buttock

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    Sambasweet - living with anal cancer for 2 years. Just found out my cancer has grown and I have opted for drug trials. This is the hardest thing I've ever done

    Started by Sambasweets12 in Living with cancer
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    Reassurance - husband has 3 - 6 months. We were managing o.k but now it feels like he really despises me. It's breaking my heart

    Started by Betty46 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Care treatment concerns

    Started by Hammermick in Introduce yourself
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    New to the group: I was diagnosed with inoperable anal cancer in May

    Started by Humfrey in Introduce yourself
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    Coping with neuropathy - husband really struggling with his right hand and his feet. Does anyone have any tips on what has helped them?

    Started by Sul in Living with cancer
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    Recently diagnosed with High Grade DCIS and IDC HER2+

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