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I thought I'd introduce myself my names Sarah. I'm 27 years old and recently got diagnosed with Bowel cancer. I've never been on a forum before so this is a first for me. But I thought I'd give it a go because I still don't feel comfortable talking abo...Read More
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Hi all just joined as I received my results from my Bowel Cancer test it came back positive for blood so worried what is the next step. Just about had enough in 2010 was DX with prostate cancer underwent 6.5 hour surgery to remove prostate have been so worried abou...Read More
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Hi,
I feel awkward and a bit nervous here. I guess it's because the diagnosis was only yesterday. It's all so surreal at this point and I'm just glad I found a place where people may have some insight.
I'm grateful that such a forum exists and hope to 'meet' ...Read More
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I have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer - PI-RADS5 and Gleason 6 (3+3). Probably no big deal but I have to wait until 3 Apr before I see another specialist to discuss options. The wait is the worst thing. However, I lost my beautiful wife to colo-recral ...Read More
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still finding it hard to cope. three weeks in. and it's still like I'm reading and hearing about a third person that I don't know. very strange. no tears. just numb.
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Hi there.
I've recently been diagnosed with a non-functioning islet cell tumour of the pancreas. I have never been so scared in all my life! It's only small, but I have since found out it is very rare, and nothing can really be done til it's bigger?? Apparently. ...Read More
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Four weeks ago I was diagnosed with cervical cancer 3b.Had my normal Pap smear test 18months ago and it came back cin3 then was sent of to a gyno which he did a biopsy which came back normal.Started bleeding so went back to gyno and after several test was told I ha...Read More
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Hi everyone, new kid on the block. Just found out about connections and hope to be able to support and be supported through this site.
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Hi.
My name is Peta, I'm a mum of two young kids ( 3 and 6 ) and I was diagnosed on Thursday with triple negative Breast cancer. I'm 36 years old.
*waves* hi!
is there anyone out there in the same ( or similar ) boat? I would really appreciate any advice, su...Read More
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Hi everyone.
This week I went to my GP in Childers Q with chest pains. Now I am in hospital in Brisbane about to start chemo, tomorrow morning.
The doctors and nurses have been really free with the information and that has been really helpful. I am writing dow...Read More
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