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

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    Refusing chemo

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    fast track referral for suspected head and neck cancer got first appointment what to expect

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    Why hasn't my dad been given any medication, therapy or a formal diagnosis after a 1.5cm cancerous growth was found.

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    Looking for fellow oesophageal cancer sufferers to share experiences with.

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    Colposcopy

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