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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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    Just diagnosed recently with breast cancer

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    Awaiting results investigations

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    Full body scan mentioned after change found in lung nodule. Are they looking to see if it has spread?

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    Prognosis: I was told i have aggressive womb cancer

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    Been newly diagnosed

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