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Massage

I got a massage yesterday. For the first time they had heated massage tables! That distracted me from thoughts about if my cancer comes back. I was nice and very relaxed! To my surprise, this morning I am still relaxed! This keeps me from thinking about cancer comi...Read More

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New

Hi, I am new! I was getting Keytruda infusions. After a year I had to stop, because I got colitis. I am still getting tired easily! I need to take frequent naps. Does anyone have issues like this?

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schedule

I'm tired already just thinking about what I need to do today. I need to walk our 2 dogs, doctor appt. for plantar fascitis, and at 4;15 volunteer at an animal shelter close to home! I call this my cat therapy! I need and want a nap now! However too many things to ...Read More

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What survivorship looks like for me: Captain Australia's BIG WALK

For me, cancer has left scars. It failed to kill me (so far) but it tried to take away my health and my hope. After treatment, I slipped into a kind of 'post cancer limbo', that most survivors can probably identify with. I felt I was suffering, alone, and underp...Read More

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Keytruda

I would like to talk with people who have gone through this treatment for metastatic melanoma. It has been a year since treatments, and still get run down! I need a nap right after breakfast, mid afternoon, and after supper forget it. I am worthless then! In the me...Read More

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hot flash

When I was on Keytruda I was getting hot flashes. Now that I no longer get Keytruda I still get hot flashes a year later! Does anyone out there experience the same thing during or after treatments?

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living under chemo

Does anyone know how risky it is go outside when you have a fever and are undergoing chemo?How can you check if you are strong enough to fight off any infection?

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Life after cancer support group for young people (Sydney)

Hi,I hope this isn't frowned upon posting this here, but if it's against any rules, please just delete it. There is a new support group being started for young survivors (25 to 45 years of age) of cancer of all types, who are no longer receiving treatment.The first...Read More

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Cancer Experience Survey - University of Sydney study

Researchers at the University of Sydney want to know how technologies (websites, emails, text messages, apps) can help you during and after cancer treatment. The survey (approx 25 mins) includes questions about: Information you wish you knew during/after treatmen...Read More

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Cancer: A Story Of Hope (ABC Catalyst)

Did anyone catch "Cancer: A story of hope" on Catalyst last week? If not, it's available to view here for free (approx 1hr) https://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/cancer-a-story-of-hope/13460750 It follows several cancer patients at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse (in Sydney) ...Read More

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