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Facing end of life

The Irony

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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Don't know what to do

I have stage 3 mouth cancer for sure and need tests to see if it's spread to lymph nodes ect. every day I try to forget , but it's like a nightmare I can't wake up from or actually get any help with. I have a phobia of needles and hospitals which Is making it extre...Read More

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I don't know how to survive with what is left of my life

Hello there, I am New to this forum, but not New to Cancer and other life threatening illnesses. 10 yrs ago I received a lung transplant because of cystic fibrosis. 4 yrs ago I developed a solid tumour in my lungs which was cut out and did not return. 7 weeks ago t...Read More

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Preparing for dying with dignity

Hello everyone I joined todayGood to be comfortable and pain free today to do some stuff like join Cancer Council and research moreLooking forward to November 28 when we in NSW can finally get the choice to assist our own dying. Hats off to the team who made it all...Read More

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Pancreatic cancer sucks

Hi all, and a special hello to those who have supported me in the past. I hope everyone is doing well. Just a quick overview - 9 months ago I was diagnosed with stage 3 advanced pancreatic cancer and have been fighting it with chemo and radiation. What started as a...Read More

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near end of life

hi,i am so close to my near date that i got told i would just about live too. so hard i have a small little girl and i am so weak i cant find ways to open up.. so close and so scared anyone else? i don't want my life to end i am happy and it's a shame.

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told my time is up in 6 months as such

only here until 6 months - hoping i can stay alive for longer but honestly it is hard that i am 18 turning 19 and will be dying soon? so sad.

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First post

Hi. I’ve read many of these posts and feel for everyone going through this last bit. I have been amazed at the strength shown by this community, and didn’t feel I could write anything that would add to it. But, for the first time, I feel I have to share my feelings...Read More

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Testing. Testing.

Hi, all. I had a post removed last week for reasons unknown and I haven't had any notifications since. Can someone please respond to this post so that I can see if the link is still working? Cheers Colin

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Just curious about something

Hi there, and thanks for clicking this little post. Welcome to my ramblings, as I sit here and reflect on life and the life that I've led. And by ramblings, I do mean that. But I hope that a lot of it makes sense to you, also. And I must warn you (disclaimer), it m...Read More

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