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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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    Hi - recently diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer and found out yesterday I may have a suspected melanoma on my leg. It's a lot to take in

    Started by TheBigC in Introduce yourself
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    My daughter was due to get married this April but she's had to have surgery on her bowel and lesions have been found on her liver. I'm devastated

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    CA-125 result of 80, now I have to go for a transvaginal and transabdominal scan on Tuesday. Can anyone relate? I'm worried sick

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    Hello, I’m 65 and so low

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    Thyroid cancer causing difficulties with eating during treatment. How can I help my mum?

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    Benefits - can anyone tell me what I'm entitled to? Will be starting my treatment for oesophageal cancer soon

    Started by Benny1966 in Money, Work & Travel
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    Cervical cancer stage 2b - diagnosed a month ago and starting treatment at the end of the month. Is anyone else going through similar?

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    Thickening over previous fibroadenoma. Could my meds have caused this? Freaking out as possible cancer diagnosis has been mentioned

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    Feeling scared after colposcopy as gynaecologist thinks I have cervical cancer. How can I manage my feelings of sadness and anxiety?

    Started by Owlmum4 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Lymphoma? Waiting for tests results but it's not looking good

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    Lumps in neck - found out I need more scans and biopsies

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    Huge breast lump

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