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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

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    Breast center referral some advice please

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    Lump in nose

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    Has anyone else had this, breast cancer

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    Awaiting biopsy results for Breast lump

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    My dad has lung & liver cancer - can you help

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