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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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    Uterine Cancer - I'm really struggling with the pain and really miserable. My next appointment isn't until next Wednesday

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    Clueless - worried about the two operations dad needs for his tonsil cancer

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    CT, Ultrasound and MRI and STILL inconclusive on liver lesion

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    My mum has cancer again. I'm struggling to process the news this time around. I feel awful for feeling like this

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    Last Reply 9 months ago
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    Newby with skin issues - I'm 10 months in and 1 week post radiotherapy

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    Bladder cancer

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    Gist diagnosis

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    Breast cancer has returned - what benefits am I entitled to? I was made redundant before I found out & have 2 grown up children with special needs to look after

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    Grandad has been given 3 months, struggling to process emotions

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    Indeterminate Liver Lesion

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