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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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    tonsil cancer - waiting for results, so scared

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    So tired when Lenilidomide for Myeloma. Does anyone else feel the same?

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    Loss of my beautiful Mum Sandra

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    Breast cancer diagnosis 27th May - I hate the fact my life is no longer under my control

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    Mum's Stage 4b cervical cancer

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    Treatment or watch and wait?

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    Post-menopausal diagnosed with large ovarian cyst.

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    Husband left me after being diagnosed with breast cancer

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