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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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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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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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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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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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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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I was just diagnosed with appendix cancer after a bout with appendicitis last week. I had scans and now see the doctor on Monday to find out my next step. Has anyone had any experience with appendix cancer? I am terrified of what is next.
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Hi Everyone Just wanna say hello and touch base, just been diagnosed 03/02/25. Had TURBT & 2 stents, awaiting neoadjuvant chemo to start.Kinda going thru the motion's with trying to absorb everything as a cancer patient. Got Information Overload, Appts, confusion, ...Read More
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Hi just want to ask a question? On March the 3rd I finally completed my 6 months chemo treatment.what I want to know is how long does it take for your taste buds to get back to normal. Also after each treatment I had I always get this white coated stuff on my ton...Read More
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Hi everyone just to let guys know on Monday I will be having my second chemo with Raltitrexed +Oxaliplatin but they are going to do Desensitisation and gradually increase it every 30 mins. The Oncologist said this has to work either wise if I have any reaction th...Read More
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