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Facing Balance issue

Hello everyoneI just want ask briefly question here. It is my first post so... Is Any body facing issue with balance ? Because of cerebellum tumor. Did anyone had it and improved their balance and can get back normal movement? Having radiation and now on chemo a...Read More

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Uterine metastasis in Lungs

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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Mental health

I had cancer last year and have Now finished treatment and all is ok physically. I wasn’t too bad last year but now with covid etc I’ve had 3 unsettled years. I’m now feeling really unsettled, anxious and work and life generally feel Hard work. I feel guilty becau...Read More

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Proctitis

I had radiation therapy two years ago for prostate cancer which after two regular check ups seems to have fixed it.I now have a bowel problem which has been diagnosed as Proctitis and was wondering if anyone else had the problem and how they are managing it.

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Scared of returning to work

3 years after treatment for throat cancer i am scared to return to work. My wife understands this but as i cant claim benefits money is tight. I dont like going anywhere. I have tried to speak to my doctor about my feelings but was told to just get back into work a...Read More

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Nutrition and Cancer

Good nutrition can help people diagnosed with cancer by giving you more energy, boosting your mood, help manage your body's response to treatment and improve your immune system helping to fight infections. We follow the recommendations from the Australian Dietary Guidelines. ...Read More

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Hair not returning - advice for 21 year old male

My son had surgery and 13 months of intensive chemo for Ewing’s Sarcoma, which was completed in October 2018. Prior to chemo he had a thick mob of hair. Everyone said his hair would return thicker and better than before. We were all sprouting this information (t...Read More

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Post lung cancer

Hi everyone, I would really appreciate any feed back. After radiation therapy and chemo, my skin is really tender and chest bones sore. It’s been 18 months, i get little sleep because my skin is so tender. Has any one been through this? Any suggestions. Thank you. ...Read More

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Free online exercise and cancer sessions on 27 and 28 May

Hi everyone Next week is "Exercise Right Week" which is an annual public awareness campaign brought to you by Exercise & Sports Science Australia. They are hosting some free online events and I thought the following 2 events may appeal to you (but there are als...Read More

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