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WindsweptDancer

Memory loss/cognitive impairment

Hi,     my Mum is undergoing hormone and targeted therapy to treat breast cancer.  She is in her late 70s so I realise her cognitive function isn't what it was, however, I am noticing that she is suffering a little more memory loss and confusion recently.  I unders...Read More
by WindsweptDancer in Diagnosis and treatment
3 replies Friday
jess18

Lumbar Puncture Chemotherapy

Hi all,  I have dozens on Lumbar Punctures in my Chemo Protocol. I have Burkitts Lymphoma. I was very nervous before the first one. Left that one traumatised and terrified. Was meant to have second one today but didn’t go to plan, anxiety and panic took over and I ...Read More
by jess18 in Treatments and side effects
0 replies Friday
Kids06

Expectations

Was diagnosed with undifferentiated large cell malignancy- triple negative breast cancer. Have had two surgeries within three weeks (they didn’t get the margins clear first go-to remove my 42mmx28mmx41mm cells and go for check up and now told I need chemo and radia...Read More
by Kids06 in I've just been diagnosed
1 reply Thursday
olivedcoz4687

How to support someone suffering from breast cancer?

Supporting someone suffering from breast cancer involves emotional support, practical assistance, and empathy. Listen to them actively without judging, make them feel safe with you, make them comfortable, let them know that it is okay not to be okay, and, if possib...Read More
by olivedcoz4687 in Relationships, sexuality and fertility
0 replies Monday
usyd_chemo

Research Opportunity: Chemotherapy and Sources of information

Researchers from the University of Sydney are conducting a study investigating how the different sources of information people encounter prior to undergoing chemotherapy can influence expectation and subsequent experience of side effects arising from chemotherapy. ...Read More
by usyd_chemo in Treatments and side effects
0 replies Monday
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