This website uses cookies. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of cookies. Click Here to learn more about how we use cookies.
- home
- Forums
- Information and support
-
Blogs
Share your story in our online journal space.
- Online Support Groups
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for
- Cancer Connections
- :
- I have cancer
- :
- I've just been diagnosed
I've just been diagnosed
Share your experience or ask questions about how others coped with their cancer diagnosis, how to tell your family and friends or what to expect in the first few months.
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for
Options
- Mark all as New
- Mark all as Read
- Float this Board for Current User
- Subscribe
- Bookmark
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Sort by Topic Start Date
|
Hi All im 33, and has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Bowel Cancer, i see my oncologist next week to see about my treatment from what ive been told at my age and fitness they are going to attack this head on and give a high dosage i just would like to know from your ex...Read More
| |
|
I am a new member. I have just been diagnosed either sarcoma or thyroid related cancer. 3 mths ago I had a lump removed from my neck and diagnosis wasn't clear on which cancer it was. After more surgery by removing some my collarbone and neck dissection, I had pet,...Read More
| |
|
Hi I'm new on here wishing to join for support.
| |
|
I have had a call back from Breast Screening SA -ultrasound and biopsy yesterday and have to wait until Friday for results.
As an RN, I am freaking out - How to get through the next two nights and days??
| |
|
Hi new here havent been diagnosed formally yet but heading to oncology clinic in two weeks .Have cin3 that doctor believes is deeper than tests showing refered my to gyno which has now changed to gyno ongologist not sure what to think as some say cin 3 is o grade c...Read More
| |
|
Hi All,
My husband has stage 4 lung cancer and has been battling rounds of chemo. Last night I was told I have Breast Cancer and have to go for a lumpectomy. I have four boys raging in age from 17 - 24. Having to tell the boys last night was probably the hardes...Read More
| |
|
Hi, Just been diagnosed with cervical cancer in last couple weeks. It all very daunting right now so have joined cancer connections to join a community who understands this journey. Am waiting on oncologists appointment next Fri to make sure the pet/ct scan I had c...Read More
| |
|
Hello to all out there, my name is Ollie and I'm 63 and self retired. Last September I found out that I have bladder cancer. I found out about cancer connections and thought it would be a good way to seek help from others in my situation. I look forward to connecti...Read More
| |
|
|
Hi
This is my first post, I am 44 and diagnosed with kidney caner on April the 1st. I Went to the Doctor as I had been having some pain in my upper abdomen, my partner though it could be a gallstone as she had one in the past. I had an ultrasound. When I went bac...Read More
| |
|
Hello, I was recently diagnosed with bowel cancer. I am having surgery next Thursday March 19th. They're telling me it's early stage and well contained, a tumour on the ceacum. I'm feeling really well, positive. I've never had surgery before so I'm finding that mor...Read More
|
Cancer Information and Support
Online resources and support Access information about support services, online resources and a range of other materials.
Caring for someone with cancer? Find out what resources and support services are available to assist you.
More information
Join the community
Cancer Council NSW would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work.
We would also like to pay respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all other Aboriginal people.
© Cancer Council NSW 2026 Head Office Address: 153 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011.
Cancer Council NSW is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income Tax Exempt Charity: Charitable Fundraising Authority No. 18521.