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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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    My sister

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    In a deep hole. Recently lost my husband to terminal cancer. Really worried about how my daughter is coping

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    Further surgery after breast cancer

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    Endometrium 8mm

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    Day of biopsy another lump found behind the nipple

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