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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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    Husband Newly diagnosed with rectum cancer and needs hope.

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    Haven't been able to cry since mum passed away. Can't understand why

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    Dad has GOJ cancer and I feel so guilty of the past

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    Are blood test results cause for optimism or worry?

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    Throat cancer

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    First Christmas without my mum, finding it overwhelming

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