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I am 19 and was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in January 2020. I want to get back into a relationship (I do have experience with relationships despite being young ) as I am well at the moment, due to having come off of chemo and onto a new trial. Because of COVID, everything is online but I do not feel anybody will be interested because I have cancer, so I am afraid to message anyone to say hello and start conversation. I am such a sociable and positive person so that isn’t the problem...
Three weeks ago I had my annual mammogram, post treatment. Owing to the pandemic this was delayed for several months. I was so frightened that it wouldn’t be clear! This week I got the results and all is well. My next check up will be in 12 months, I am so relieved. I have two more zoledronic acid infusions in June and December but so far have had no side effects with these. My next CLL check is in July although I could have left this until the end of the year. I prefer to have regular blood...
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