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On Sunday 5th June will be attending the inaugural Princess Alexandra Hospital National Cancer Survivors Day.This is in Brisbane Aand I was invited because that's where I had my IMRT.
I had not heard of this day before.
The purpose is to recognise and acknowled...Read More
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Hi, jules_68 here. Have just had post surgery check up and surgeon happy with my diagnosis and progress. I havent really cried or been upset. Apart from quick spurts of tears, nothing. It has only been 1 month from diagnosis to surgery and now 5 weeks post op. Ive...Read More
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I have decided that tomorrow I will go to work without my wig. The people who I work with did not know I had cancer. Has anyone got any words of advice for me?
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Hi everybody,
I returned to work in February 2011 after having a stem cell transplant in October 2010. I was wondering what other people's experiences were in returning to work?
Thanks, Rachel
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Hi all,
It is now just over a year since I was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer. What a journey.
After Mastectomy, chemo and all that went with it...... I cant believe I have not had the chance to even think about what has happened to me. I became a grandma and...Read More
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I have just recieved my Lymphoma Newsletter from the Leukaemia Foundation today. It has a story on the development of a late effects clinic at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide.
This Late Effects Clinic was originally set up for patients who had been treated...Read More
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Hello,
I have had a tough year with my diagnosis, surgeries and dealing with my employer. The latter has at times been very difficult. I am starting a new job next year. Can anyone tell me how to bring it up with my employer in a win win manner. I have an occoupat...Read More
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On the 3.10.08 my GP told me I had lung cancer and I would need to see a Specialst from here on in. she would not let me leave the surgery until she informed my sister and she came to collect me.
I was very calm and matter of fact about the whole diagnois thing a...Read More
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I found some helpful resources on the website for Sloan Kettering Memorial Hosital that focus on survivorship. The topics inlcude sexual health, fertility, coping strategies, late effects, reducing health risks in cancer survivors, second malignanices and survivors...Read More
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I have been asked if I would like to share my experience of cancer with a group of health professionals. I was wondering if other people have undertaken volunteer work with cancer organisations post treatment? What has your experience been like?
Cheers,
Flight.
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