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Granuloma and Bladder Cancer

My 73 year old Mum has non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, and a granuloma in her urethra caused by BCG treatments. We thought ending the BCG treatments and switching to a different chemo the granuloma would shrink but it didn't. She's like to know she's not alone ...Read More

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My Mum - pelvic exenteration, PLEASE there has to be another way... endometrial recurrence

Hi. i've just found out today that my mum has had a recurrence of her stage IIIb (might have been IIIC) endometrial (uterine) cancer. the recurrence is in her vaginal vault. The surgeon has come right out and started talking about a pelvic exenteration - basically...Read More

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Life Expectancy Bowel Cancer

Hi All, I know this is a really hard subject to talk about. We have had such differing opinions and I am aware that everybody's journey is different. Stage 4 bowel cancer. Diagnosed 18months ago. We were given 3years but zi just read a story (wish offered so much...Read More

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Liver cancer treatment vs surgery

Has anyone had treatment (SIRTetc) for advanced liver cancer then rejected surgery? What has your journey been like ? Thanks on advance.

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Primary Liver Cancer/varices

Hi everyone, my dads has just been diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer, it has spread to the lymph nodes around his liver and to his lungs. His blood markers are 1200. He only has 3 options to give him a better quality of life which will be decided for him at a sp...Read More

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Peripheral neuropathy

My wife was diagnosed with her2 positive breast cancer last month. She started Chemo last Thursday. The list of potential side-effects is pretty overwhelming, but, above everything, her major concern is peripheral neuropathy. The information provided by the Cancer ...Read More

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Seeking Advice for Advanced Esophageal Cancer

Hello everyone,I’m looking for advice and insights about a case of advanced esophageal cancer. We’re trying to understand what can be done at this stage and what the likely outcomes might look like.Patient Details:Diagnosis: Moderately differentiated squamous cell ...Read More

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Questions to ask your doctor

When you are first diagnosed, there is a lot of information to take in. You may feel overwhelmed, or not understand some of the information being provided. To assist you, Cancer Council has a list of suggested questions to ask your doctor or treatment team, as well...Read More

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Rare cancer diagnoses appendix and PMP

My wife was diagnosed in early 2024 with at first thought was ovarian cancer. surgery within 7 days found it wasnt ovarian cancer but a rare appendix cancer with cancerous mucous theoughout the abdoman and alsp peritineal cancer, they removed the appendix and 2 kg ...Read More

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Lung, liver cancer

Hi. My father aged 74 has been feeling unwell for about a month - he was breathless, no appetite, sleepy, no energy and had pain around his shoulders/ back. Another symptom was occasional leg pain which was always put down to past hip replacements. He went to his d...Read More

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