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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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    Tired - Been fighting TNBC since 2021 and terminal for 2 years. Clinical trials next, but I could easily say no. What have others thought at this stage?

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    Online therapist for my daughter newly diagnosed with breast cancer

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    Bone and joint pain after chemo and filgastrim. Has anyone else experienced this?

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    Radiotherapy recovery

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