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18F Leukemia

Hey everyone, Never thought that I would be posting on a forum like this but here we are. I am an 18 year old female who got diagnosed with Leukemia this afternoon and this is the first time that I have said (typed) those words. Honestly I'm just looking for advice...Read More

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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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Finding cancer support and information over the holidays

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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Hello everyone, diagnosed with cancer in May 22

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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Just Diagnosed

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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Insertion of a port

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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Newly Diagnosed: Triple Negative Breast Cancer

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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CA 19-9 tumor marker pre v/s post surgery level on pancreatic cancer

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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Just diagnosed with Colon Cancer

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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