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    Urgent skin cancer referral

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    Neck cancer. Radiotherapy for 2 weeks. I'm struggling so badly. My mouth is so sore. I don't think I can continue with another 4 weeks of daily treatment.

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    I can't sleep - does anyone else have difficulty sleeping?

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    Lung cancer - have a rare cancer that can't be cured. I feel like giving up sometimes. How can I get past this?

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    Breast Cancer - just diagnosed and waiting for biopsy results

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    Breast cancer 7 years ago, now my cancer has come back in my back and chest. Treatment is underway and feel fine so far

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

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    Immunotherapy - will be starting Pembrolizumab soon. Has anyone had this and what side effects might I have?

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    Anyone receiving Denosumab XGEVA

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