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Hello, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer about 10 weeks ago, in this time I have learnt that the BC has spread to my bones. HR positive. It’s been a very difficult time and a completely new world to try and process. I have had radiation on my spine and a rod an...Read More
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Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or are living with cancer, you may want information or support throughout the holiday season. You can access the following Cancer Council information and support services over the festive period:13 11 20 Information and Support line...Read More
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I was diagnosed with cancer in May 2022, I've had CT scan, MRI scan, Ultra sound / aspiration done and PET scan on my whole body, I have cancer in the back of my throat that is inoperable, in the right hand side of my tonsil. I am 60 in September, I guess the harde...Read More
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Hello,Jim here.Just diagnosed with squmas cell supra glottas carcinoma stage 4aThey have decided to start me on a Chemoradio therapy program for 7 weeks beginning 12/5/22.I'm 71, a former smoker quit 16 years ago almost to the day of my diagnosis. Lucky me huh?Any...Read More
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My wife has pancreatic cancer that has metastasised. She was diagnosed in July this year. Her main symptoms were a DVT and Pulmonary Embolisms. She has had 13 chemotherapy treatments so far and her tumours in her lungs, liver and pancreas have shrunk somewhat. The ...Read More
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Hi everyone, my name’s Ashlee and I’m 30 years old. A few days ago I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. I was experiencing breast pain for about six months on and off before getting a physical exam. After then an ultrasound, mammogram and biopsy they...Read More
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Hello guys, I would love if someone could share his experience in regard the CA 19-9 tumor marker related to pancreatic cancer. My moms recently gone under surgery, she got a pancreas tail cancer removed. My concerns are related to her current CA 19-9 Levels post-s...Read More
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Hi Guys and Gals.What a time it is eh? Just diagnosed with Colon Cancer as a result of my not managing my ulcerative colitis properly. Colon removal to be done and a bag! Also a CT next week to see if it's spread. very concerned because I do have some long-standing...Read More
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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, you probably have lots of questions you want to ask your doctor. Learning more about the disease and its treatment helps you make informed choices. Making a list of questions to take to appointments can he...Read More
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Eating well before, during and after treatment for cancer is important. Good nutrition can give you more energy and strength, help you maintain a healthy weight and improve your mood. But when you have cancer, it can sometimes be a challenge to eat well or eat much...Read More
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