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A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. It is common to feel a mixture of strong emotions, but everyone is different and finds their own way to cope. Cancer Council has a range of reliable, accurate and up to date information that may help inform and support y...Read More
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My Daughter In-law is 30 and just got diagnosed with stage 4 appendical cancer 2 weeks after her marriage. She's a wonderful sweet girl and we're devastated. She is going to Sloan Kettering but can't get an appointment for 4 weeks. Does anyone know of a way to...Read More
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Hi All, I’ve just been recently diagnosed with breast cancer and have to make a quick decision regarding the reconstructive surgery following mastectomy. I would like to know from anyone that has had the inner thigh adductor muscle used for this procedure, their de...Read More
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Hello, my name is Shannon & I’ve just been diagnosed with bowl cancer in the large intestine. I’m 48 years old & this is the second time I’ve been diagnosed with cancer, almost 22 years ago I was diagnosed with uterine & cervical cancer. It’s was a tuff road but I ...Read More
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Hi all, I have a SCC cancer in my Right Lymph Node, it has doubled in size in 9 weeks. I've had a tumour and my right Tonsil removed, I also had a tumour and the base of my tongue removed. Both came back negative. So they can't find a primary cancer. I'm havin...Read More
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Hi, just wondering if many on here are in public hospitals being treated for their diagnosis and treatment? I'm not having much luck with mine. It's been nearly 4 month's since I had the ct scan that should a lump in the back of my throat. I still don't know what ...Read More
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Just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and am very confused and afraid. Looking at about 4 months chemo and I don’t know much about it yet. I also suffer from anxiety and depression which is surfacing right now. I have to lose some weight before surgery and it ...Read More
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Just diagnosed pancreatic cancer. Doctor says 4 months chemo before surgery. He wants me to lose some weight and I’m finding it hard to know where to start. New diet into some regular activity, but I often have stomach pain so I know I have to do my bit, but not ea...Read More
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I was diagnosed with BC on 2 May. Initial ultrasound biopsy shows that it's grade 2 , I just had right mastectomy and axillary clearance on 19 May and the report shows that it's grade 3 aggressive and the tumor is 7cm. As it is grade is 3, now my surgeon wants a u...Read More
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Hi, new to the cancer community. Diagnosed early April 2022 with metastatic pancreatic cancer at 46. Round 3 of chemo on Monday. Terrified but trying to stay strong for my 4 boys. Can't wrap my head around how I went from healthy working mum to fortnightly chemo mu...Read More
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