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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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    Struggling with Chemo 3rd time around!

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    Lump in right breast

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    Pancreatic cancer for the second time

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    Has anyone else had Scarred Lungs during treatment?

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    Referred to breast clinic

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