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Just been diagnosed

Hi All, very new to this. It's been 2 weeks since I've been diagnosed. And 1 week since my first chemo and immunotherapy. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer, with no cure. But I believe I will beat this cancer & am looking for a curative approach. I ...Read More

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Meta kidney in lungs, starting immunotherapy

Hi all, My second time with cancer, first time reaching out. I was diagnosed with kidney cancer 4 years ago, fell into that unfortunate time were hospitals were having a hard time dealing with "elective" surgeries. Took them 6 months to remove my kidney. Was told a...Read More

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Breast tumor - can MRI be done instead of CT for checking lungs,pelvis, abdomen?

I under diagnosis of breast tumor. I had USG, mammography, biopsy, blood test and waiting for the results.I was sent by the doctor to computer tomography (CT) for lungs, pelvis and abdomen test. However, I wander if MRI could be done instead of CT (fully/partially...Read More

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Kidney tumour

Hi All , recently found 32mm tumour on right kidney accidentally through routine scans , told 95% chance of cancer , has not spread , due for partial kidney removal in 3 weeks. Feeling lucky that it got found early & has not spread reading many experiences on here ...Read More

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What treatment is right for me?

There are many different ways to treat cancer, some treatments may be given alone or in combination, and not every treatment will be suitable for you. When you are first diagnosed, you may feel overwhelmed, but knowing more about the treatment you will have, and po...Read More

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Newly diagnosed

Hi I have just been diagnosed with oral cancer,scared doesnt even cover it right now,didn't know I could cry this much..I have my first appointment this coming tuesday in brisbane .I already have been told that I will have a part of my tongue removed,i live my life...Read More

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Re: Diagnosis Liver cancer

Hi everyone I’m back but very sad stress I found out I have stage 4 liver cancer first I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer had the operation and chemo now this. As I’ve been getting pain in my right rib and also when I go and open my bowel it pulls very pa...Read More

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Skin care during radiation

Hello, I am due to commence radiation (35 treatments in 7 weeks) plus chemo. The radiation is on my tonsils, tongue, palate and some small nodes in neck. I understand there will be burning to the skin. Can I please have recommendations for what to put on my 56 yea...Read More

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Prostate Diagnosis

Hi, I am 49 and just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Started back in January with a PSA blood result of 9. Another PSA 3 weeks later showed it had risen to 9.6. Referred for an MRI which showed a 30mm lesion on the right side of my prostate (PI-RADS 5). Urolog...Read More

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Re: Pain when going to toilet

Hi everyone I’m back just to let you guys know on Monday I had my CT Scan and blood test. Will be seeing the Oncologist on the 17th April., hopeful it will be a good result? Just want to ask a question if anyone here after completing the chemo treatment has had a...Read More

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