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I am presently going thru immunotherapy after getting non hodgkins lymphoma I am very worried aboutgetting COVID-19. I have had only two sessions of Rixitimab which boost my immune system which I believe is only 80% effective. Before getting lymphoma I got pneumoni...Read More
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Wonder if you should be wearing a mask? How do I wear it?
Here are some handy tips from Cancer Council!
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Cancer Council has teamed up with the Kindness Pandemic, and are encouraging Australians to lend a hand and carry out an act of kindness for someone affected by cancer.
The Kindness Pandemic is a social movement that came into being at the start of the COVID-19 p...Read More
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This is a message from organisations and health professionals around Australia for everyone affected by cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please remember that all our support services are open and all your oncologists and treating teams are still available,...Read More
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I am very excited to share the following podcasts with you!
Our cancer information team have been hard at work, putting together some podcasts for those affected by cancer, who may be concerned about COVID-19. You may be familiar with our other podcast series The Thing About Cancer...Read More
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Good morning everyone. Thank you kate for the tag in how are you going? Well things have changed a lot for my partner Stephen. He went through two rounds of chemo but the third round he got too sick it was a very aggressive round of chemo therapy apparently one of ...Read More
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Hi all, I'm not from Australia I'm from the United States. My husband has prostate cancer and is now in remission and continues to get shots for suppress testosterone levels so that the cancer will not come back. He just got one yesterday and since then he is hav...Read More
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Hello all.I think most people start thinking about the things they'd like to do with their remaining time as they get older, and for those of us whose cancer treatment is becoming no longer effective, it's very much in the forefront of our minds. Spending time with...Read More
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Morning all,
Here's an update about measures the Australian Government has introduced for the purchasing of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Part of these new measures includes enabling people to have up to one-months’ supply of their usual prescr...Read More
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This post is for those who may be currently undergoing treatment for cancer and have concerns about COVID-19.
The following are some ways in which you can minimise your risk of exposure...Hygiene
Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, tak...Read More
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