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Now that we're beginning to see a bit more sunshine in our days and Spring is approaching, I hope you have been able to get outside more frequently, perhaps even venturing out to the streets around your home or a local park to do some walking....Read More
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This Daffodil Day (Friday 28 August) Cancer Council NSW will be hosting our first ever LIVE Q&A event, on Facebook and Instagram!
Topic: How is COVID-19 impacting cancer in Australia?
Panel:
Researcher: Professor Karen Canfell, Director of Research, Cancer Cou...Read More
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hello all, of all the medical side effects, I’m finding returning to the rental market the most difficult, as I can’t show a employment history in the last 2 years the real estates won’t even respond to me. Or is it the stigma with cancer?does anyone have any tips?...Read More
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Hello everyone,
Hope you are all well.
Here are a few resources on changes in thinking and memory which can happen for some during their cancer journey.
Cognitive problems can occur before, during or after cancer treatment. Some people notice small subtle ch...Read More
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I had anal cancer about 4 years ago resulting in what was termed aggressive treatment. My chemotherapy and radiation treatment happened at the same time and the radiation was quite extensive. Post treatment I have severe continence issues and have tried many thin...Read More
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After a diagnosis of cancer you might be thinking, do I:
* continue working?
* take time off?
* return to work?
*retire from work?
Work is an important part of many people’s lives and most employed people diagnosed with cancer wonder how it will affect their abil...Read More
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I was diagnosed with type 2 cancer. Uterine carcinosarcoma MMMT ( malignant mixed Mullerian tumor) Dec 2017. Total hysterectomy Jan 2018 followed by chemotherapy over 4 months , Radiotherapy 28 treatments over 6 weeks. Ended treatment Aug 2018. I developed sud...Read More
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"Everyone gets it here; I don’t have to explain."
These are words from a young adult cancer survivor who participated in the Re-claim Life online program.
Re-claim Life is an online program for cancer survivors aged between 25 and 40 years, to come together to ...Read More
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HI again, this is my second post I joined yesterday hoping for some support with my recent diagnosis.I had my 3 month screens, CT lung, abdo, pelvis recently . plus MRI pelvis, plus full body bone scan. I am booked to have consult with my Oncologist tomorrow via...Read More
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