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Firstly my Mum hates the word 'journey'.... she wants me to use 'experience'.
We are looking for an Oncologist in Canberra who is good with Lung Cancer and who cares about their patient, that good old fashioned bed-side manner of empathy.
If you have any thoughts...Read More
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My husband Dave is now onto the 1st day of his 2nd round of chemo.
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Morning
A friend suggested this site, after having gone through similar issues. My husband was diagnosed just over 2 years ago with anaplastic oligodendroglioma (brain tumour) it is a stage 3 cancer does not progress to a stage 4 and does not metastasize. He has n...Read More
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My sister is about to under go a Peritonectomy operation for Peritoneal Mesothelioma. has any one out there seen, heard or had this form of cancer and can perhaps shed some light on it and what she is in for.
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Am new to the site, my husband was diagnosed with a grade 4 GBM (glioblastoma) in February '12 after having a tumour removed from his right occipital lobe in January '12. Everything we read about this cancer is very scary. We are hanging onto HOPE (have only posi...Read More
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Hi there,
My partner was diagnosed with GBM IV last Thursday. We were told that he would require radio therapy and chemotherapy. We have a meeting with a radio oncologist this afternoon, not sure what to expect apart from a big bill perhaps. We just found out that...Read More
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My 28 year ols son has a gr4 brain tumor has anybody able to share with me
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My husband is due to have a kidney removed soon. Originally only the tumour was to be removed but now that it has grown to be about 4cm at last scan, it is likely the whole kidney will be taken laparoscopically It has metastasised into a rib and the cardiothoracic...Read More
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Hi there.
I'm needing some help.
My partner, 29, has been diagnosed with stage 1 non seminoma testicular cancer. He had his orchidectomy a few weeks ago and we saw the oncologist yesterday to discuss follow up treatment. He has been given the option of moniteri...Read More
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Does anyone have any experience/knowledge of Phamtom limb pain?
My Husband had a Forequarter Amputation 10 months ago when all other treatment failed. He has seen the Pain Management specialist and is coping with medication.
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