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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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    Cyst query

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    Long waiting time for urgent referral for breast clinic

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    Secondary breast cancer in the bone - can I request a single dose of radiotherapy on the tumour in my bone?

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    Secondary lung treatment

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    Final Chemo Session for Non Hodgkin lymphoma completed - how long will it take to get back to full fitness?

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    PRECANCEROUS CELLS

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    Suereigate - diagnosed with breast cancer last week and not coping

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    Nodule found on lung after voluntary lung scan. Doctor said it would be checked in 3 months time. Is this normal given my history with cancer?

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