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Processing childhood cancer in adulthood

Hi there,I hope this post finds you well! I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) back in 2005, aged 7. I completed treatment in early 2008. I'm very grateful to be in remission for almost 17 years. In ways it feels like it was a lifetime ago but ...Read More

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Sharing thyroid cancer experience

Hi all. I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer in 2020 at the age of 25. I had a complete thyroidectomy with 19 lymphnodes removed, major parathyroid issues and radioactive iodine treatment. I was wondering if there is anyone that would like to connect with me, to cha...Read More

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CANCER COUNCIL NSW – RECLAIM LIFE PROGRAM

Are you an Australian resident, have recently completed your cancer treatment and are aged between 25 and 40 years of age? The early survivorship period isn’t always easy. We get it! But often many others don’t. You may be contemplating new relationships, j...Read More

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Swollen lymph nodes - post cancer

I finished my final chemo over 3 weeks ago. Feeling great however the last week have experienced swollen lymph nodes in my arm pits. I had H. Lymphoma stage 2 near my heart but never felt this pain during cancer.Has anyone else experienced swollen lymph nodes post...Read More

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Seeking Recommendations for Supportive Doctors

Hello, I’m reaching out as I’m navigating some challenging health issues, including breast cancer, and it’s been a difficult journey.Along with the physical challenges, I’m also dealing with the impact it’s having on my mental health. I’ve found it especially tough...Read More

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How long does it take for peripheral neuropathy improve

Hello, I’m 51 and found out I had bowel cancer Jan 21, it was quite a shock because I was very fit and healthy. I had the surgery Jan 21 then 6mths of chemo and developed peripheral neuropathy. It affected my hands, feet, legs to my knees. The effects have lessene...Read More

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Radiotherapy Induced Colitis

I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer six years ago, I live in a developing country and I had no warning, no blood, pain,,, just a blocked bowel, and could not return to Australia for treatment.They threw everything at me that they had, major surgery, chemo and...Read More

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My Journey with Stage 4 Tongue Cancer: A Year Later

Hi everyone, One year ago, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 tongue cancer, and it turned my world upside down. The diagnosis hit hard—not just for me, but for my family and friends as well. The past year has been a whirlwind of treatments, ups and downs, and trying to ...Read More

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Trying to live after been told your going to die

well here i am 1am monday night have no idea what im doing in 2019 was told had 18months left pat on the back good luck enjoy what time is left so we travelled and enjoy the trips so was ready for death had all things ready to go and mind was great and made up 15 m...Read More

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Post lung cancer

Hi everyone, I would really appreciate any feed back. After radiation therapy and chemo, my skin is really tender and chest bones sore. It’s been 18 months, i get little sleep because my skin is so tender. Has any one been through this? Any suggestions. Thank you. ...Read More

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