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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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    Referral to breast clinic - what will they do there?

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    My colonoscopy experience. Female, 46

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    Not sure what to think.....

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    Newly diagnosed with stage 1 grade 3 breast cancer

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    Lung cancer - just diagnosed and anxious about what happens next

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    Possibly melanoma. Terrified.

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    Hi. I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer last Friday 21 st. Non aggressive. I’m having an op Friday.

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    Primary peritoneal cancer

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    Not reassured after breast clinic

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    Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS aka blood cancers) as well as Grade 2 Ductal Breast Cancer

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    Incidental large cyst on ovary - long wait to be seen

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