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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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    Tiredness after radiotherapy. I finished in July but I'm still so tired. Some days I can't even shower. It's really getting me down

    Started by angievande-67 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 5 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Tina
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    The appearance inside my mouth

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    Collagen supplements after melanoma removal. Is this o.k?

    Started by Melonmahoose21 in Ask the nurses
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    Am I being paranoid? Recently diagnosed with breast cancer but have now developed a cough and chest pain. Could this be something more sinister?

    Started by Worrybug in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 5 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
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    Low grade cell changes

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    CML diagnosed today

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    Worried bowel cancer

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    Anyone else had problems keeping medication down?

    Started by AnthonySP in Newly diagnosed
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    Last Reply 5 days ago
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    Groin associated pain

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    New to group

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    Etoposide - starting treatment tomorrow. Are there any hair care products or cleaning products I should avoid whilst I'm on this?

    Started by J.newnew in Living with cancer
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    Last Reply 5 days ago
    from Moderator Renata
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    This is me - I will be having surgery next Monday for bowel cancer on the same day my hubby will be starting his 4 rounds of preventative chemo

    Started by PrudenceRalentir in Introduce yourself
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