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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

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    2 different types of cancer - is it common for this to happen and am I at risk of receiving more bad news in the future?

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    from CRUK Nurse Catherine
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    Single 50mm stricturing tumour.

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    5 year old daughter diagnosed with Retinoblastoma and will be having treatment soon. Has anyone else been through this with their children?

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    Last Reply 30 days ago
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    Brachytherapy Fatigue

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    Pet scan results - 4 weeks of waiting and still not getting anywhere

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    Fungal Breast Cancer

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    My partner of 40 years has colon cancer. I'm looking after him 24/7 but sometimes find it hard to keep going

    Started by Bridgey111 in Caring for someone with cancer
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    Last Reply 30 days ago
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    Paclitaxel - having my first round tomorrow. Has anyone worn cold therapy gloves/socks during treatment to prevent side effects of neuropathy?

    Started by Linpoppy in Living with cancer
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    Secondary Breast Cancer - seeing consultant tomorrow

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    womb cancer need some support

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    Sandy1 - managing chemo nausea

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