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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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    Feel disconnected from everything and everyone

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    Diagnosed with cancer last week

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    One enlarged tonsil for 3 weeks.

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    Worried! - A friend of mine has a swelling on one of their testicles. They've had a scan and now have a GP phone appt this week

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    Severe abdominal bloating

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    Lung cancer

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