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Terminal cancer diagnosis

Hi there, I have liver cancer. After surgery I was informed that my cancer cannot be cured. I'm wondering if there are other people in a similar situation to converse with to discuss what they have done with planning for the future. Andrew

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Hi guys I'm 30 and I have just finished 16 months of treatment for brain cancer, come and say hello :)

Hi guys, I'm Anna, I'm 30 and after16 months of treatment I have now come out the other side, my diagnosis is terminal but now that my strength is back, I feel better than ever. I still have a very hard battle ahead but I sm enjoying this time right now, until the...Read More

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Newly diagnosed and feeling lost

Hi my name is belle and I have recently been diagnosed with terminal melanoma. I have just started a clinical trial with not good start. Just feeling a litte lost and alone as my family don't know what to say or do

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preparing for the end

I have been through surgery and radiation and chemo and will not do this round again - I am incredibely grateful for the extra years of life that have been given to me through this medical intervention and this gift of life has highlighted the joys of my relationsh...Read More

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I'm new

I'm new to this whole thing, on June 19 2012, I was diagnost with adrenocortical carcinoma. It's very rare. Only about 300 people in the USA are diagnosed with it each year. I am at stage 4. I have had six operations 3 at Sloan Kettering in Manhattan. I've und...Read More

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Hello, new to this site

Hi, I am looking to connect with anyone else who has or has known someone with incurable cervical cancer. I have been told I have at best 18 to 24 months to live and would like to speak with others who have had or had loved ones with the same diagnosis.

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This does not make any sense...not to me.

Can someone please explain this to me: "When he was advised in June that the cancer was incurable, Courtenay discontinued further treatment and dedicated his last book to his doctor, Koroush Haghighi." (News.com.au) Well, that is pretty clear. So far so good. Thi...Read More

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The Passing OF A Friend

A Dear Friend and member of this forum passed away Friday her name on here was Mazsa Maz I will miss our chats you were an inspiration. your friend and mate kj

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books and literature on terminal illness and dying

Hi wonderful community, I'm wondering if any of you out there have recommendations for quality books on the subjects of terminal illness, death and grieving? I know there are plenty out there...but wondering if any gems have stood out? also books a about spiritu...Read More

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Mmm, not sure if I have even navigated the perilous shores of Internet to get here..

OK. New to this dying stuff , figured out there aint no Guide Book. Lots of Bach helps, as does sober and mature reflection of ones fate - (having a bit of trouble with that one, alas...) So. WTF is goin on? - am I just zonked out, or is this a Monty Python sketch?...Read More

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