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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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    Painful vein after 1st chemo?

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    Amenorrhea for 5 months - Endometrial Cystic hyperplasia

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    Breast cancer

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    Biopsy and treatment plan waiting time

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