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Sometimes you need to talk to someone who understands what you are experiencing, wherever you might be. Join the friendly community on Cancer Chat to reply to others, create a post or ask the nurses a question.

You can talk about any topic – from symptoms to going through treatment. See what others are discussing or search the forum categories of interest to you.

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Living with cancer

Living with cancer

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

Caring for someone with cancer

Share your feelings and get support if someone you care about is living with cancer.

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Ask the nurses

If you have a question for our Cancer Research UK Nurses, you can ask it here.

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    Just started taking Letrozole. Could the tablets be causing the issues I'm having with my vagina? Very annoying

    Started by Sally90 in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Our beautiful daughter Francesca 45 lost her fight with cancer this last Friday

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    Child with enlarged lymph nodes

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    Biopsy results today - cancer cells have been found in the lymph nodes of my armpit

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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Areola shape change, long wait for breast clinic

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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Biopsy results - been waiting 10 weeks. Should I be worried?

    Started by Pauline21 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Mastectomy - how long should the wait be for this surgery? I'm worried about the cancer spreading to my lymph nodes

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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Marnie - developed bad shoulder pain since having lung surgery, and seems to be getting worse. Due to see surgeon in 3 weeks. Should I try and see him sooner?

    Started by Dingledangle in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Carcinoid syndrome

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    Waiting 17 weeks for treatment.

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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Has anyone been diagnosed whilst overseas with the British Forces and returned to the UK for treatment? I've just been diagnosed with DCIS

    Started by MrsSunshine in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 19 days ago
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    Papillon treatment and ulcers

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