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Hi. I have just been diagnosed with cancer. Secondary cancer cells found in my lymph node (neck), so tomorrow I have a PET scan to find the "primary" cancer which so far has been in hiding apparently - I've had ultrasounds, CT scan and 2 biopsies. My husband died...Read More
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I am alone, I have been officially diagnosed and a plan is being prepared. So far though I am confused. I am to have 5 days a week radiation for 5 weeks, then 2 x sessions for intrauterine chemo, supposedly to shrink the tumour...all good so far makes sense. Prob...Read More
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Anyone know of anyone in Australia’s medical profession offering - Low Dose Chemo - my mate battling Pancreatic nearing EOL needs it. It’s bad. TIA
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OMG what has just happened. 3 days ago I was a normal 60 year old enjoying life and my grandkids. Today I feel like I have been hit by a 10-ton truck. I can't stop crying - I just feel so alone. I have a wonderful network of family and friends but I still feel ...Read More
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Hello...so, I had Testicle removed 2 weeks ago. Then went to the surgeon 2 days ago after a ct scan, he said testicle was Seminoma positive but they can't see any spreading of the cancer. but its stage 2...as i am new to this i had virtually no questions and relied...Read More
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I was diagnosed yesterday (preliminary prognosis until staging is confirmed)- with Stage 2 endometrial cancer. I’m 41 and have had a history of ovarian cysts, recently having laproscopy, Lletz, D&C etc which thankfully found a mass. The specialist was baffled becau...Read More
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October. I had my first chemo session a week ago. Does the tired feeling go away and does it get harder after each session? I was so positive before my first treatment, but I never expected to feel so drained and tired. What ...Read More
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Firstly, can I just say the C-word sucks big time. Ok - got that out of my system and called it for what it is......A family member has recently been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. Half her thyroid was removed, and lymph nodes. There was cancer in the ...Read More
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For years doctors have been trying to find out why I have a post menopausal discharge. With an endometrial thickness of only 5mm to 6mm, hyperplasia was very mild. I've had countless scans and tests and a year ago I finally had a hysteroscopy, D&C and biopsy. Every...Read More
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