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Hi, my name is Judy. I have recently been diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma

Hi, my name is Judy. I have recently been diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma and underwent a nephrectomy last week. I also had a metastatic neck lymph node removed. I am due to see an Oncologist neck week and am petrified that she is going to suggest Chemotherapy....Read More

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Hurthle Cell Carconima

Im a newbie saying hello. My partner has Follicular Lymphomia Cancer (3.1/2 yrs) and I have recently found out I have Hurthle Cell Cancer after have what was left of my thyroid removed.

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Hi from a newby

Hi, I am a 41 year old Mum of 2 (5 & 8 years old)from Cairns QLD. Just 2 long days ago I was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. I'm bewildered, upset, angry, tired and struggling at the moment.

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Hi. Recently diagnosed with bowel cancer

Hi everyone I live in Brisbane and have recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer. I look forward to getting to know you all better Moni

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Hi everyone I'm new I was diagnosed with rectal cancer

Hi I'm 51 and I was diagnosed this year on the 4/4 with rectal cancer and from that moment my world had changed. I have a son 29yrs and a daughter 25yrs old, my daughter lives not far from me and my son lives interstate I miss him heaps. We visit each other through...Read More

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Depression

I have only just found out my diagnosis and am suffering severe depression. What should I do? Does it ever get easier? Thanks

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Hi there all

Hi there everyone. Im new to this, just joined tonight. I havent been diagnosed with cancer yet, should be having a biopsy done next week or the week after when the hospital decides to get its act together. CT Scans revealed multiple nodules throughout my lungs wit...Read More

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Hello! New & overwhelmed!

Hello! Life has been turned upside down, I'm sure mostly everyone here can appreciate that statement. I'm 28 and have had no real health issues before, so my diagnosis has been the biggest shock of my life. 3 weeks ago I went into hospital with severe abdominal p...Read More

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New member, HNPCC positive

Hi everyone, I have just joined although I tested positive to HNPCC four years ago at age 34. I am the youngest of five children with the only one who carries the gene. Until now I have always thought myself lucky to have this knowledge, but as I get older and ha...Read More

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GBM Stage 4

Hello everyone. I'm new to this. Just wanting to talk to other carers or patients who have GBM in their life.

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