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I survived Lung Cancer

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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Survivorship resources

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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Volunteering

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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tips to keep positive....

Hi there I am new to this Forum but would like to say Hello! I have been out of cancer treatment now for 4.5 years (yah) and on the whole am very happy. i have a lovely husband and 2 gorgeous (but loud!) little babies aged 2.5 year and 15 weeks. I try not to t...Read More

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Interesting Survivorship Articles

I've just beenreading some articles on cancer survivorship- "Defining Survivorship Care" and "Back to Business as Usual"by A/Prof Jane Turner. Here is the link to these articles: www.cancervoicessa.org.au/survivorship_conference_2010.asp. I wish there were more ...Read More

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My blog

Hi there, I am a survivor of hodgkins lymphoma and i have created a blog if anyone would be interested to read. The blog details the challenges of diagnosis, treatment and other emotional challenges, but it also covers my life now, after cancer. http://www.life...Read More

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One year on....

Well it's been twelve months since my initial diagnosis, one year since I got on the rollercoaster and plunged into the unknown. When the doctor told me I had bone metasteses in just about every bone in my torso plus the top of one of my femurs, and showed me the s...Read More

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Hello

Hi I am a survivor of parathyroid cancer. I have very little information on it and even my surgeon says it is rare. I have had a lot of kidney problems due to the high calcium levels. I would like to find out more about it if anyone can help me.

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Brain Cancer

Has anyone in this group had brain cancer ?

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Returning to normal

My life went on hold when I was being treated for cancer. When the treatment was completed, I believed that my life would recommence where it had stopped. The reality is different. Although active treatment has finished, I continue to live with the physical and emo...Read More

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