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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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    Bruising, Swelling and Lump. 30yr F, scared

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    Blood when wiping

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    Questions to ask if it’s confirmed I have cancer

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    Appointment booked after lump found in breast. Didn't realise it could take up to 2 hours. Feeling scared.

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    Tamoxifen - just started taking this again and it's really taking a toll on me. So tired of fighting

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    Hi, - concerned about my breast health

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    Clear diagnostic mammogram, dense breast tissue, but refused ultrasound as breast nurse couldn't feel the lump that I and GP could feel.

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    Struggling to come to terms with diagnosis breast cancer

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    Was diagnosed with B Cell Philadelphia positive leukaemia at 35 weeks pregnant aged 29

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    Endoscopy, pre - diagnosis

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    Worried sick

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    Hi to all. It's my 1st time on the forum and I'm waiting to find out if I have bile duct cancer

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