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Can anyone tell me what to expect in caring for a loved one with Stage 4 Lung Cancer, now with leptomeningeal disease? At present my loved one has headaches regularly medicated with Panadol and medication for seizure control. We have just come home from hospital af...Read More
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hubby will be starting a new treatment this week and I am trying to get a handle on the side effects of the new drug. Up until a couple of months ago he was on Alimta as a sole dose ( no carbo/cisto ). He now needs to change as looks like a resistance ...Read More
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This is the first time I've posted an an online forum. I have struggled to find any information or support for adults whose siblings have cancer. All information for siblings seems only to relate to children. And many people seem to be supporting fami...Read More
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Hi, my father who is 68 years of age has just been informed after a CT scan that he has 4cm defined lesion at the right upper lobe of his lung. The report also indicates that his lymph nodes are abnormal measuring 10mm and 15mm. It concludes by saying that the le...Read More
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My husband was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with lymphoma after nearly two years of feeling unwell and much persistence with several GPs and specialists to work out what was wrong. Since then, we've been upgraded every week and he has now been diagnosed as a stage 4 at ...Read More
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Hi Everyone,
Not sure if anyone can help me.. My partner has just had a permanently colostomy with his rectum removed and sewn up. I can't remember the name of it. Forgive my ignorance.
Anyway, his rectal wound broke down slightly while in hospital which resulted...Read More
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Hi, I am new. My mum was diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer last year. She has been through two lots of chemotherapy which has seem to help control the cancer. I am working part time while helping to look after and support my mum as she goes through this journey...Read More
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I was hoping to connect with people of similar experience. Really would like to hear of others who have been through surgery for Oesophageal Cancer. My husband had Oesophagectomy in Sept 2014 and is still having many complications.
His cancer was found in early st...Read More
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This is the first forum I have ever been on so I hope I don't mess things up.
I am here to get some feedback/support as I am worried about my wonderful Dad who has Stage 3 Non-Small Cell (Squamous Cell) Lung Cancer. He is about to complete his 6th cyc...Read More
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My beautiful father was dx with neuroendocrine tumours in Sep 2013. He has been responding well to treatment but has other health issues due to his age and the side effects of the mountain of medication he needs to take.
What he needs is an awesome GP or General ...Read More
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