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Bowel Cancer

Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer last April,had 34cm colon removed & a week in hospital. My issue now is the terrible diarrohea I have every day. I run to the toilet 4-5 times each morning. Doesn't matter what I eat either. Have had numerous tests for...Read More

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Lost

I have finished chemo and radiation and i was one of the lucky ones who got a clear pet scan. I should ne on top of the world but instead i am lost. I am struggling learning to eat again and other side effects. Loneliness is eating away at me. I want my old li...Read More

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Who can I speak to?

It can be helpful, reassuring and encouraging to reach out and speak to someone about your cancer experience, whether they are a cancer health care professional, or perhaps another survivor or carer like yourself. Here are some options of who you can reach out to...Read More

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Prostate Cancer Recovery

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Additional exercise resources

Hi forum followers, 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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How is Covid-19 impacting cancer in Australia? - Live Facebook event

Daffodil Day event.PNG 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 o...Read More

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Finding accomodation

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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Changes in thinking and memory

Hello everyone, Hope you are all well. p4_BrainPuzzle_WL1808_gi946594190.jpg 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 treatmen...Read More

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Side effects of treatment of anal cancer

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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Work and cancer

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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