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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

Share your feelings and get support if someone you care about is living with cancer.

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Ask the nurses

If you have a question for our Cancer Research UK Nurses, you can ask it here.

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    Mum so mean - on end of life care. Struggling with her aggression and shouting. What can I do?

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    Pancreas removal

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    My son has CLL

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    Just started taking Letrozole. Could the tablets be causing the issues I'm having with my vagina? Very annoying

    Started by Sally90 in Living with cancer
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    Our beautiful daughter Francesca 45 lost her fight with cancer this last Friday

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    Biopsy results today - cancer cells have been found in the lymph nodes of my armpit

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    Areola shape change, long wait for breast clinic

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    Biopsy results - been waiting 10 weeks. Should I be worried?

    Started by Pauline21 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 8 months ago
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    Mastectomy - how long should the wait be for this surgery? I'm worried about the cancer spreading to my lymph nodes

    Started by Bruinsmom in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 8 months ago
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    Marnie - developed bad shoulder pain since having lung surgery, and seems to be getting worse. Due to see surgeon in 3 weeks. Should I try and see him sooner?

    Started by Dingledangle in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 8 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Catherine
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    Carcinoid syndrome

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    Waiting 17 weeks for treatment.

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