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Coping with a loved one's cancer

Boyfriend with cancer (Hodgekins Lymphoma)

Ok so I'm new to the whole cancer world, I started dating a guy whom I knew had Hodgekins Lymphoma and had been fighting it for 6 years. Once I really got to know him I found out his prognosis, which isn't the best however he's currently on a clinical trial after 2...Read More

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Halo

Halo everyone, I (we) are joining in this forum from the top end of Oz (Darwin & the Pacific Islands). Recently, we were informed about one of our love ones who was diagnosed with breast cancer. We've had relatives who have had breast cancers in the past, but a ...Read More

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Coping Skills

My mother has been diagnosed 10 months ago with Cervical Cancer. They gave her 12 months at tops. Im an only child so im concerned what the next few months may hold.

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Friend won't let anyone go with her to get her diagnosis

Hello this is my first post and I applogise if this has been asked before. My friend is refusing to the anyone with her to get her diagnosis. She is convinced that the results of the pet scan are sinister. We all want to support her as she is convinced she is '...Read More

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Therapy for family

Hi my names Patti and recently my father was diagnosed with advanced cancer. I was wondering if there is a therapy service for family or carers as I feel like there is so much that I'm not coping with and really feel like I need to talk to some one that is not oth...Read More

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Hello

Hi I'm here looking to share with someone/people in a similar situation. My husband was diagnosed 3 years ago with advanced prostate cancer/metases into his bones. He is currently undergoing 2 forms of chemo - intravenous and tablet. At 54, he's young but the diagn...Read More

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Hello and help with any local support groups

Hi Am new to the forums. I have just registered as I am trying to find information for support groups in our local area. My hubby is fighting Lung cancer at the moment and is at home all day on his own. I'm trying to think of ways to keep him occupied and positive ...Read More

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Newbie with a family member losing their battle

Hi, I'm Andrea, I'm a 39 yr old stay at home mum from Sydney. I called the cancer hotline today to find a place I could go online to talk & get advise about what we're going through. My Mother in law is the most selfless, kind & caring woman I've ever met. She has...Read More

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Stage 4 Esophageal Adenocarcinoma – Esophageal Cancer

Hi, My husband at 39 yrs old, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Esophageal Adenocarcinoma – Esophageal Cancer in January 2015. I'm looking for other Australians to connect with. I've started a blog about things to date if you are interested in reading. From the begi...Read More

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Carer's payment

I hope someone can help here. My husband recently returned to work after being on a Carer's Payment for the past 2 years. I was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer and he had to quit his job to care for me. I have now found that he is away too much (up to 12 h...Read More

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