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Good day I have just been diagnosed with endometrial cancer, i got the call this Wednesday from the doctor, who seemed subdued on the phone and started the conversation by saying...” I have bad news” “ you need to come now”i hanged up the phone and thought .. WTF.....Read More
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i am looking for some info on the after effects of Radiation.
i had a lumpectomy back in September and under went 5 weeks of Radiation to my breast.
its now 10 months on and my ribs are quite sore and tender on the side and under my breast.
is this a normal ...Read More
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Hi, i was diagnosed with melanoma cancer Stage 3, on New Years Eve...2021.I have had the lymph nodes out and it has been recommended to do 5 weeks of neck radiation and then a year of target therapy. Please can someone share their experience with neck radiatio...Read More
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Hi I have recently completed Radiation and some Chemo (4 weeks ago) and was wondering whether it is safe to take AZ Vax given that it might not be good for those who have blood clot. I had some blood clot during Chemo. I have checked with my Oncologists but they ...Read More
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Hello Friends I was treated recently for skin cancer under my jaw. I had some chemo and main treatment was Radiation. During my treatment, I was okay as I was eating to keep my weight. 4 weeks have now passed since my radiation treatment and unfortunately, I lo...Read More
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HiI have been wallowing in a reality shift after my Stage 4 diagnosis some 6 weeks ago now.I have a non symptomatic breast cancer met in my spine and two primary tumours scheduled for lumpectomy some time in November. In the meantime I am shovelling down hands ful...Read More
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Good afternoon all, Has any one received their diagnosis over the phone following biopsy?
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HiI have recently finished treatment 7 week radiation and 3 rounds of Chemo at Peter Mac for left tonsil squamous cell carcinoma.I have been home just over 3 weeks and was wondering when others where able to transition over to soft foods. and what others experienc...Read More
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I have just been recently diagnosed with cancer and have been on the fence on keeping my SO in my life. We have always dreamed on having a family and with her already having trouble with having kids due to her moms side of the family having fertility issues, we kne...Read More
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I had my first mammogram at the end of March.Called into RPH for further investigation last Wednesday. Had a core biopsy done, and the results came back last Thursday.I have a contrast enhanced mammogram on the 17th and then see the surgeon on the 24th.Mass is 40mm...Read More
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