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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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    Cancer Detectives on Channel 4 this week

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    DCIS grade 3 HER+++ Positive with close margins after mastectomy in 2013. I've now found a hard lump under my mastectomy scar. Has anyone else had this happen?

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    Sarcoma

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    Diagnosed today with Basal Cell Carcinoma on the nose and feeling worried.

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    Brother in Hospital/Controlling sister-in-law

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    A bit about me

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    Genetic testing

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    Cancer of unknown primary - Although it was never found I worry everyday that it's still in my body

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    Testicular cancer Second Time

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    I know I’m one of the lucky ones, but ..

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    Wig recommendations

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