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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

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

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    Returning to work after chemo. Worried about lack of immunity when mixing with large groups of people

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    Ulcer on my chest

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    CLL - lymphocytes blood count has risen. Does this mean I'll go from watch and wait to having treatment?

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    Newly diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and the Fear

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    Feeling overwhelmed - mum's just been diagnosed with lung cancer. She has a choice of radiotherapy and surgery. I don't know what's best for her

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    Lump in neck and arm

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    Chloe: I have just found out I have stage 2 kidney cancer

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