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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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    Son with special needs died from secondary bone cancer July 2023

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    New diagnosis - ex partner has found out he has cancer. Not sure how to support him

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    CLL (Diagnosed 2024) - currently on watch and wait. Is there anyone else with this diagnosis?

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    CLL - finding it difficult to stay positive with this diagnosis. Can anyone help?

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    Inflamatory breast cancer stage 3

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    7cm cyst in left ovary, some in the right too

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    Advice please - pharmacist noticed I have swollen tonsils but they've been like this for years. Should I be concerned?

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