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Hi All, I'm a 43yo male in Brisbane, newly diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer (PTC). Most cases of this cancer are mild and easily treatable but mine seems to be more "aggressive", much more. I noticed a lump in the base of my throat. Read online about it ...Read More
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I'm new to the forum, so by way of introduction here's a brief version of my story. Just over twelve months ago, I received some out of the ordinary blood test results, and during a colonoscopy to find out the cause of the results a large tumour was found in my bow...Read More
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Creative writing, especially poetry, can be very cathartic.
Today is World Poetry Day. This is a day that was set aside by the United Nations back in 1999, to recognise the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind.
We have ...Read More
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Please does anyone know what desmoplastic stroma means!!! Has been classed as high grade on the Nottingham scale but I cant find understandable info on what desmoplastic stroma means for me
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I am 68 yr old female. Have cancer in both breasts. Had 4 lumpectomies. One breast they got clearance. The other not. Would like opinions whether to have a tissue expander inserted at time of mastectomy. what problems or pain you may have encountered.
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Hi I am part way there but I have some questions re IDC. My biopsy came back this afternoon but the receptionist told me that it was in the "in tray"and the dr had gone home for the day grrrrrrI found a largish breast mass/lump, quite by accident with the flat of m...Read More
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Hi,Last weekend I was in severe pain from the top right quadrant of my abdomen. I decided not to go to work on Monday and made an appointment with the doctor. His initial thought was gallstones and he sent me off for blood tests and an ultrasound to confirm. On Tue...Read More
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I have just been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. I only found the lump a couple of weeks back and got the biopsy report today. I read a few things I couldnt understand and am hoping someone here can explain in easy terms. First the grading system. It was ...Read More
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Hi I have just been diagnosed with a 25mm low grade glioma in my right frontal lobe. I am currently waiting on consultation with a neurosurgeon and have been left hanging with little to no information about the tumour. I have headaches constantly and pain in my leg...Read More
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hi,i have just been diagnosed with the above and im waiting to see the specialist in 5days on just how far advanced it is, treatment etc.... I'm extremly confused and also in total disbelief that this could happen to me. I really need someone to talk to to figure t...Read More
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