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I was diagnosed July 2nd and my story is a frustrating sad one. I was living overseas with my husband when symptoms showed up. I came home to get diagnosed as healthcare in US were not helpful and were very expensive. So now I’m here living with family but have no ...Read More
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Hi everyone , i also appreciate everyone’s time in advance!!!decemeber 2018 I was diagnosed with stage 1 melanoma , I have had a wide excision done and told surrounding tissue is clear , in the mean time I had 5 additional moles removed ( all suture worthy) as a p...Read More
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Hi,My story....diagnosed w DCIS breast cancer in 2010, had bi-lateral mastectomy in 2011.Just diagnosed w endometrial adenocarcenoma figo grade 1 with tubulopapillay & mucinous features, in background of endometrial hyperplasia w focal atypia. Recommended treatment...Read More
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Biopsy results came in and ive been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Currently waiting for Oncologist to get back to me and to make an appointment. Im 33 with a 2 year old. Im just numb. I dont think ive processed it. It just doesnt seem real.
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Hi, first time poster... first time cancer patient (is that who I am??) Had lumpectomy and sentinel node thingy three weeks ago, then re-excision last week as they ‘did not get everything’) Been feeling depressed, tired and unsure, although prognosis is good, the w...Read More
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Hi, I recently found out that my bowel cancer has returned. I was first diagnosed 9 yrs ago and now at age 54 it has spread to my left ovary. Before my laparoscopy to determine the pathology my Dr requested a PET scan and they found thyroid cancer as well apparen...Read More
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Hi...I've been reluctant to talk about me to anyone outside my family and remaining friends. The only down side has been that we all think a like, hence why I decided to venture outside my comfort circle. I've been diagnosed with stage 1b adenocarcinoma of my cervi...Read More
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Hello everyone. This is all new for me but I hope to find and give support here.
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January 8th I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I am 47yrs old and This is the 4th time I have faced cancer. Having gone through chemotherapy enough that it has caused me permanent physical damage, I don't think I am going to fight it this time. I had a s...Read More
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Just been diagnosed with squamous cellcarcinoma anal cancer. Awaiting the results of scans for staging. Have been told I’ll need chemo and radiotherapy. What can I expect and how should I prepare for treatment please? Trying to stay positive but rather frightened t...Read More
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