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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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    Prostate Cancer, and hormone treatment.

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    Supplements during radiotherapy

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