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Anal cancer

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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I am completely numb

I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial cancer. I had an abdominal and transvag ultrasound sound which showed 15 mm thickening of uterine wall. Had a biopsy done in doctors office and it came back as stage 1. The doctor I’m sure was offering me comfort by sayin...Read More

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lung cancer

i have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and am awaiting necessary tests pet scan/biopsy etc.. in the last two days i have began to cough up blood in my sputum, is this usual or unusual and should i take any action medically your comments would be appreciate...Read More

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Translocation Associated Renal Cell Carcinoma

Hi all, Very new to this site but thought I would give it a try as I am little lost at the moment. I have recently been diagnosed with Translocation Associated Renal Cell Carcinoma with a high Nuclear and stage 4. I have had half my right kidney removed and the bio...Read More

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Uterine Cancer plus three other spots.

Hi everyone & thanks for your support. I have been diagnosed with uterine cancer plus 3 other spots. I am scared I don't know what the future holds for me. I have no family support but have goods friends. Some of my friends don't understand that I have no family ...Read More

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Do I have cancer?

I noticed a lump in my leg. Should I get it checked?

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just been diagnosed with brain cancer

after experincing headaches and vision loss/face numbness and nose bleeds for 2 months i took myself to the hospital (4 weeks ago now). GPs kept telling me it was sinisitus / hayfever / stress and to 'ride it out' giving me antibiotics and sending me on my way. ...Read More

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I have been with mesathelioma cancer

my other died from mesathelioma cancer from washing my dads clothes and I used to help her and I now have the same disease and its terminal I wish to speak to some one of people who are surviving from it if any I have refused a biopsie becasel 6 weeks after my moth...Read More

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Ive been diagnosed - I have brain tumours

Hi, newby to Cancer. I had a lge tumour removed from my brain in December, have another half dozen still in there. They are small and had not grown at all at end of January according to CT scan. Had brilliant Neuro surgeon in Brisbane remove the large one. I don't ...Read More

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Diagnosed CLL 5 months ago

I now see it was a waste of time looking for support here

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