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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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    Recent symptoms: dealing with oesophageal cancer diagnosis but the treatment hasn’t been confirmed

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    Concerned about lymphoma

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    In the scheme of things an daft question (but I want to feel human again)

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    Cancer return - 2 months ago I was told I was in remission but lesion has been found in the same place as before. I'm dreading starting all over again

    Started by MBBF in Living with cancer
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    Accepting: I have terminal ovarian cancer

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    Left breast and armpit pain

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    Transport costs - is there anything I can get to help with travel or parking? I'm due to have radiotherapy for breast cancer but the hospital is far away

    Started by CKell in Money, Work & Travel
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    Biopsy

    Started by Valley1 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Did anyone apply for the Planned Treatment Scheme (S2 funding route)

    Started by Elle83 in Money, Work & Travel
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    Hysterectomy needed due to having CGIN3 and basically no cervix. I feel like I’m grieving a part of my body and losing part of what makes me a woman

    Started by Staceyp1989 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Last Reply 2 days ago
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    High psa level - does this mean cancer?

    Started by Eccles in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Colorectal cancer - having major surgery next week. Feeling weepy, tired and alone. Is this normal?

    Started by Blackcatdad in Introduce yourself
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