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Hi, thought I'd share this awesome dream I had after my cancer diagnosis. I've had ultrasounds, biopsies and CT scans and today I am having a PETscan to try and find the primary cancer. They found where it spread but not the main villain. I liken it to killing ...Read More
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Friday 13 November I was diagnosed with kidney cancer. I had pain the night before and was lucky enough to get in to see a doctor who examined the area I had nicknamed “stabby mcstabbyface”. She thought maybe gallbladder and sent me straight up to the hospital. I h...Read More
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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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