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Hi, I am over just over a week from my first chemo treatment.And it was a doozy of a week. I have begun to feel good today; the nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and more just overwhelmed me. I was tired to the point I couldn't keep my eyes openI still have no appeti...Read More
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Hi Everyone I'm so sorry to be posting in a diagnosed forum when I have not yet received a diagnosis- but I need some advice on receiving appropriate testing and treatment. I have read so many stories of women being brushed off and receiving limited follow up whic...Read More
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Hi,I have just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I haven't started treatment yet and would love any support/ suggestions/ recommendations from women who have travel this path.Thank you Skips xx
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Hi there This my first message I was diagnosed with cancerous cells in the lining of my left lung on Tuesday I have started immunotherapy last Wednesday I had Lobular cancer in my left breast in 2023I would like to know if anyone has had the sterile talc powder pro...Read More
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So the last day of 2025 was spent in hospital waiting for my ct scan results At 11pm i was told by the dr that there is a high possibility of cancer and has spread from bowel to my liver. Another 3hrs later i was seen by the surgical team advising i need a colono...Read More
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Im 52 years young, diagnosed about 20 days ago. Was in ketosis, blood sugars read Hi on the glucometer. That's the second time I was in ketoacidoses. Where my A1C was over 17.I was in a total blackout, not knowing what i was doing or what was happening. I was viole...Read More
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Hi I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer 2nd stage i am 34 I am here to connect to other people who are or have been in my position and looking for advice how to cope when i begin chemo
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Hi everyone, my name’s Ashlee and I’m 30 years old. A few days ago I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. I was experiencing breast pain for about six months on and off before getting a physical exam. After then an ultrasound, mammogram and biopsy they...Read More
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Hello just reaching out to say hi and express my fears and concerns about the news. Woke up feeling like it wasn't real would love to hear others journey after the initial shock 🙂
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Recently diagnosed with skin cancer. I have a largish hole in my face where it has grown inwards. My doctor says it will require surgery to remove the cancer under general anaesthetic. Already been over a week waiting to hear from the hospital. Getting a bit anxiou...Read More
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