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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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    Diagnosed with tonsil cancer and neck node cancer

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    Breast cancer and Menopause

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    Radiotherapy

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    Dad has become a recluse - stage 5 prostate cancer plus cardiac, renal conditions and osteoporosis

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    Been told I have breast cancer and getting my biopsy results tomorrow. What can I expect?

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    Menopause Help!

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    Not coping

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    CUP

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    Lost: my husband is 63 and has terminal cancer

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    My mum has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer.

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