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Hey fellow sistas, I had 6 rounds of CHOP chemo last year for NHL. The last cycle was in December, so it's nearly been 12 months. I've read that it takes 6-12 months after finishing treatment for your periods to return back to normal. Whilst mine are regular, they'...Read More

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CT Scan worries

Hi all, I know we all get worried coming up to the time of our CT scans, but does anyone almost get to the point of wanting to cry everyday leading up to it and worry yourself sick? I had a sarcoma located in my pelvic area and I find that every time the dread...Read More

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Hey peeps, I was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell NHL in August 2013 at the age of 25. I underwent 6 cycles of CHOP and have been in remission since January 2014. My 12 month scan is coming up soon which is a bit nerve racking. Sometimes I worry about the cance...Read More

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Hi Everyone

My name is Nigel Waring, I was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma 3B in the right lung on the 12th January 2010. I started with chemo but could not handle it so after just three months I went onto Tarceva, had a good run of 31 months from that then changed to Alimta wh...Read More

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Mireille’s Story

I know what it’s like to feel stuck. I know what it’s like to be doing a job that doesn’t feel quite right and to long for the freedom of living a life on your own terms. I also know what it’s taken me to claim this freedom and I’d like to share that story with you...Read More

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Life after Thyroid Cancer!! HELP!

Hello! My names Kirsty, and i was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when i was 13, i had to have 2 surgeries for a total thyroid removal and para thyroids , and also had a round of radiation. Cancer returned when i was 16 and just had another round of radiation to clea...Read More

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My Story

I am now five years into what everyone calls survival and I am well and living life with a new perspective that can only come from walking the road to recovery. I personally have difficulty dealing with the whole feelings thing; and as part of my self imposed ther...Read More

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New* NHL

Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with Large B Cell Marginal Zone Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in November 2013. The only symptoms i had was one evening after dinner i had extreme pain in my stomach. I was thinking it was bad gastro or gallstones. The next morning i went to my...Read More

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My personality has changed

Hi all, I'll cut to the chase. I'm a 5 year survivor this year and have come a long way. My question is: has anyone experienced a post-cancer identity crisis? A personality change within themselves? I used to be this confident go-getter, always striving, dreaming o...Read More

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Hello everyone.

Hello all I'm Emily. In February 2009 when I was 17 years old, I was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor (rhabdomyosarcoma) which was cancerous. I had to have chemotherapy for 1 year and also have radiation for 5 days per week for 6 weeks. I am now almost 22 years ...Read More

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