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Hello my name is May and my hubby has cancer again after 7 clear years.
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Hi everyone
As a Carer to both of my parents I find that music keeps me going.
I would highly recommend anyone that is going through a bad time or just feeling lonely or miserable to listen to Rachel Platten. She is an up and coming artist with an album just r...Read More
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I haven't been back here for a long time bc I was one of the lucky ones and my husband has been in remission for 6 years now.
I am angry and upset bc I feel like our experience has taught me nothing - I read stories of people who learn to live a more grate...Read More
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Can anyone tell me if there are any support services for stressed partners in the Sydney metro area? I really think my Dad would benefit from having someone caring but neutral to talk with to process his stress, to protect his own health, and to lessen the effects ...Read More
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Hi, I hope I'm in the right forum if not please redirect me I'm still new!
Anyway my boyfriend with Hodgekins Lymphoma (2 years post BMT) just got some results on his latest clinical trial and they were quite mixed. The smaller nodes or growths have remained stabl...Read More
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Hi, My Mum has had cancer for several years. I am not actively involved every day, but have been there for her as much as possible with appointments, visits, help, etc. Surgery, chemo, radiation, brain surgery, whole brain radiation and now more tumours plus side e...Read More
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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 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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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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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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