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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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    Biopsy results today - cancer cells have been found in the lymph nodes of my armpit

    Started by Amy80 in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 2 months ago
    from Jolamine
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    Areola shape change, long wait for breast clinic

    Started by becka00 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
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    Biopsy results - been waiting 10 weeks. Should I be worried?

    Started by Pauline21 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 2 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
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    Mastectomy - how long should the wait be for this surgery? I'm worried about the cancer spreading to my lymph nodes

    Started by Bruinsmom in Ask the nurses
    207 views
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    Last Reply 2 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Jemma
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    Marnie - developed bad shoulder pain since having lung surgery, and seems to be getting worse. Due to see surgeon in 3 weeks. Should I try and see him sooner?

    Started by Dingledangle in Ask the nurses
    226 views
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    Last Reply 2 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Catherine
  • Discussion

    Carcinoid syndrome

    Started by Kitkat23 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 2 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
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    Waiting 17 weeks for treatment.

    Started by Hyperspacenavigator in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 2 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Tina
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    Has anyone been diagnosed whilst overseas with the British Forces and returned to the UK for treatment? I've just been diagnosed with DCIS

    Started by MrsSunshine in Introduce yourself
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    Last Reply 2 months ago
    from Moderator Steph
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    Papillon treatment and ulcers

    Started by Lisa53 in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 2 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
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    Gallbladder cancer has metastasised to my liver. Been told nothing can be done for me. I'm in shock and my feelings are all over the place

    Started by Ak62 in Newly diagnosed
    239 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 2 months ago
    from Anabell
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    Lost - I got the all clear from lung cancer, mum died from a brain tumour a week after then my wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month

    Started by Timjc in Ask the nurses
    245 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 2 months ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
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    Ovarian Cancer

    Started by PinkCola in Ask the nurses
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    Last Reply 2 months ago
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