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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Diagnosed 9/29, no follow up yet due to lack of proper insurance. Any thoughts? Expectations?Scared it's spreading.Lung cancer
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Wassup, I'm a 36 year male who has had end stage renal failure for the last 20 years and been on dialysis for the same time. I was just recently diagnosed with stomach cancer early December of last year. To be honest it didn't really come as a shock to me coz I ha...Read More
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Hi Everyone, I have recently been informed that the olfactory neuroblastoma from which I recovered about 5.5 years ago has reoccurred on my frontal lobe. Other than the oncologist who I have seen regularly for 5.5 years, I am yet to speak with a specialist. The sca...Read More
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