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After being diagnosed and treated for Melanoma in 2020 I regularly attended a GP for follow-up checks. Between 2020 and 2022 I attended 3 monthly. Despite thorough visual checks the GP failed to realise my neck was getting larger. I didn't mention it because I t...Read More
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Not in the land of the living (stage 4 and symptomatic) but not (yet) diagnosed as terminal. Just doing the best I can and if truth be told feeling a little dilatory or lazy or fake sick. But I'm not fake sick. Just had a round of scans and it's just about every...Read More
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Can anyone recommend a good 'end of life" book that covers everything from finance details to passwords, where important papers are kept, insurance, morgages, etc, etc. I want one that is layed out in very easy format to understand and not too complicated and, pref...Read More
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Saw my Breast Cancer Specialist today & he said I looked the best since started over a year ago. Showed off my free breast enlargement 藍藍 In 2 months breast has has really grown got another lump under breast by nipple & lots orange peel. It shows much bigger even...Read More
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My Doctor is furious at the wording but I only got to see the govt Doctor's report 10 days after & can't stop laughing. Marie's situation is challenging. She has what has remained a stubbornly localised high risk, high grade breast Cancer tumor for over 12 months...Read More
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My Doctor wanted telehealth today regarding latest blood tests when normally they just text you to make appointment so knew it was going to be bad news. My kidneys have gone downhill even more & will be on dialysis within 2 months. My breast is growing at an ala...Read More
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Hi All, In 2022 I was diagnosed with Stage 3 bowl cancer that led to my large intestine being completely removed in emergency surgery and resected so I wouldn't have a stoma bag After 4 weeks in hospital i came home to heal and recover and 6 weeks later I started ...Read More
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Hi Everyone thank you for the opportunity to talk to fellow travellers on this shitty journey.I made a huge decision a few weeks back and that was to turn down the treatment offered to me.My insurance provider would cover it and it costs over $200,000 a year but I ...Read More
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So after 8 years of aggressive high grade Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), chemo, 7 surgeries (I can remember) loss of multiple organs, the one that’s gonna get me is benign and I’m no longer operable….as it slowly closes my stomach I hear it gurgle away like it’s tau...Read More
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As my grandfather approaches his final days （with prostate cancer）, I, a designer, am looking to create something that captures his sound and our shared memories for his emotional support and help him to say goodbye, no regret: Maybe allow him to record messages fo...Read More
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