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Popping in to say hello

Salutations, I thought I would sent a quick note to say hello. I have recently been on the whirlwind process that is cancer diagnosis and treatment. My cancer was a uterine tumour which was found as a result of a biopsy from a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy which ...Read More

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Can breast cancer start in another part of the body?

Hi , I would like to know is it possible for cancer to start in other parts of the body and then go to the breast and is it possible for some to have two type of cancer at the same time. I did find a find answer for one part of my question here http://www.caring....Read More

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Your Thoughts & Ideas

This is the place to express your thoughts and ideas about how this this group could work... Whacky and left-field suggestions encouraged! 🙂

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New Melanoma

Hi, I was diagnosed with melanoma in september 2007.I have a rare form commonly referred to as a hidden melanoma due to the fact that they attach to mucous membranes.These are not sun related and so far i have no idea why i got one. But i did. I always say about my...Read More

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Introductions

Please use this space to say your first hello and express what ever you would like to in your first message. Write as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. If this is freaking you out... try answering these few questions and see how you go! Your name: ...Read More

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Younger Adults Survivors Group

Hi All, I'm excited to be starting off with a new Younger Adults Survivors group on this site next week, and wanted people to know that we still have one or two places left if anyone is interested in joining us! This is a private group, which will be running over 6...Read More

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Welcome new group members

Hello and welcome to this brand new concept..... an online social group specific for young adults affected by cancer! My name is Nikki and I am the facilitator of this group. This means I will manage things like adding new events to our events calendar, sending th...Read More

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Living with a j pouch

Any tips, ideas and suggestions for managing daily living with a j pouch after rectal cancer surgery. And ideas of 'normal' progress.

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Fears - cancer-related fears and what to do about them

Are cancer-related fears making you feel apprehensive about moving forward with your life, disrupting your sleep, making you irritable and difficult to get on with, causing problems in relationships and family, or maybe even bringing your life to a virtual standsti...Read More

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calling all exercise gurus

Hi all, Before I hit this latest "speed bump in the road of life" I was quite a fit person...running, walking, tennis etc but obviously that all ground to a dawdle during treatment. Now I am keen to get back into it and I've been for a few walks and it's just kno...Read More

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