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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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    83 year old husband diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer 3 years ago

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    Prostate cancer - prostate removed and catheter blocks up regularly. Has this happened to anyone else?

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    Family support

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    Testicular Cancer

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