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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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    PDW - just had pre-cancerous cells, microcalcification removed. Will I cause damage if I do too much?

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    Swollen boob. Been referred to breast clinic. Absolutely scared stiff

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    Colorectal cancer - living with a stoma that can't be reversed and worried my cancer will come back. I have flashbacks as well. Is this normal?

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    Been diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer

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    Lump above right collar bone

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