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Diagnosed with cancer 2 months post partum

I was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma, an agressive non-Hodgkin b-cell lymphoma. Unfortunately my symptoms came just 4 weeks of the birth of my first child and my diagnosis came when she turned 2 months old. While the prognosis is fairly positive, I can’t help but ...Read More

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Caring for my friend of 41 years with Metastatic Lung Cancer

Hi everyone, My best friend of 41 years was diagnosed with Lung Cancer 14 months ago and since then we have been on a long journey together, From misdiagnosis in the beginning, to finding spots on an x-ray, to the discovery of stage 3 lung cancer, to today where w...Read More

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Worried

Hello, I've just been diagnosed with breast cancer, after feeling a ridge of tissue in my left breast. The diagnosis didn't overly shock me for some reason. I'm booked in soon for a lumpectomy, sentinel node removal radiotherapy and oral chemo for 7 years. I ha...Read More

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Stage 1 Breast Cancer

I’m newly diagnosed stage 1 breast cancer. It’s been 3 weeks since surgery and I start radiation shortly. My prognosis is really positive and I know I will get through this but I have a horrible fear already of it returning. Is there any advice on how to deal with...Read More

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Breast Cancer and chemo

Hello everyone, I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, early stages only and all cut out (2 surgeries, lumpectomy) with nothing moved to lymph node. However, due to type of cancer the medico's are telling me I need chemo plus radio plus pill. I wanted to...Read More

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Recently diagnosed.

Hello there. I was diagnosed with colon cancer approximately one week ago. My mom cried; my sister cried; I was numb. I’m unsure as to how I should feel. Sometimes, I think to myself, “I have cancer. OK. No big deal.” Other times, I doubt this is a reality. I feel ...Read More

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How can you prevent getting breast cancer?

Breast Cancer takes adherence to a healthy lifestyle and routine screenings. The risk can be reduced by maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise. Additionally, limiting alcohol consumption and quitting smoking reduce risk. There is ...Read More

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Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour

Good afternoon! At the beginning of December, I was diagnosed with a Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour in my right lower calf (10cm) I am currently in the dreaded waiting stage. I was told I would have Surgery in Jan/Feb, then told within 90 days.. Now March 13th and ...Read More

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2nd cytology result with :“Negative for HGUC but raising a problem of low grade urothelial neoplasm”

Hello, I hope everybody is doing well and safe.Following hematuria in 2022 (macro) just for one day, I had a CT scan (sept 2022) but it didn't show anything. March 2023, cystoscopy didn't show anything and the urologist collected urine into the bladder during the c...Read More

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Scared cancer has spread to my leg? should I go to another GP?

I recently been diagnosed with colon cancer, I'm waiting to see an oncologist.I'm very nervous and scared.I've only had one initial CT scan so far that showed no signs of tumours else where (it scanned my upper body). Hoever, over the last week i've noticed my left...Read More

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