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Shaking whilst asleep

Has anyone had experience with or know if it is usual for cancer patient undergoing chemo to shake and make small moaning sounds, mainly whilst asleep. My husband started these things about month age. He has no knowledge of the moaning sounds, some nights I hwear...Read More

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I don't know if it's worth it

So I was with my boyfriend for about a year before he was diagnosed with stage 2 HL. He happens to gall in the 15% who doesn't respond to the standard treatment and has had many infections/ complications along the way. As a last resort he will be getting a stem cel...Read More

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What comes next?

Lately I am feeling more and more distressed over the unknown. My mom has terminal colon cancer that has spread to pelvic lining. The last 3 years has had its ups and downs but she is doing ok. She has had colon surgery and many many rounds of chemo. She has onl...Read More

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How does anyone cope?

Apologies ahead - probably a bit of a sad/panicky/depressed post. Due to circumstances and my own choices, I am currently staying (with my mother) at a family member's house for the next 6 months while my mother receives palliative cancer treatment. I am completely...Read More

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Overwhelmed....tongue cancer diagnosis

I have no idea where to start or to go.....and i am apologizing in advance for what will probably be a bit of a ramble Biopsy 18 December followed by a pet scan and mri on 19th with an appointment at hospital today that saw my loved one and i along witn our son att...Read More

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Looking for answers to pain management

Hi there,My mum is currently battling breast metastatic cancer that has spread to her spine and ribs. She was diagnosed with this in early November and the deterioration of her health in those 2.5 months has been rapid, purely due to the pain she is in. She can har...Read More

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My father was diagnosed with lung cancer

I usually try to pretend like this is not happening to my family but, I feel like it’ll do me some good if I try to talk about it . My dad was diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer . It was devastating to me my mother and my older brother. I was about 17 and a half w...Read More

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My Dad has Cancer

Hi, My name is Jade and I am 20 years old. Last October doctors found a large tumour in my Dad's kidney and some small lesions in his lungs. Since then, we have been on a roller coaster of a ride. He had his kidney removed and we thought maybe things were going to ...Read More

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Turns out denile isn't just a river in Egypt

Some days I stand in the mirror butt naked and look at myself.. The only reminder outwardly that I've even had Breast Cancer is a scar about 5cm long on The side of my right breast and a 7cm scar under my right arm where they took lymph nodes...my under arm and bac...Read More

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Dealing with terminal cancer of a parent

Hi there. My name is Lauren, I am a 27yr old. My beautiful mum found out her inflammatory breast cancer has come back in Feb this year. She was given 6-18mths. She is an amazingly strong women who is a true fighter. This year has been living hell for her, she is cu...Read More

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