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neuropathy and bad feet

Since finishing treatment (2 1/2 years ago) I have had continuing peripheral neuropathy in both feet and to some extent in my hands. Apparently there is a percentage for whom the neuropathy persists after treatment. That seems to be me. Anyway, apart form that, I a...Read More

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Requesting for support

hi i am needing some support, i am a cervical cancer survivor and emotionally not coping, i have just undergone a hesterectomy and was hoping to chat or search for someone who has experienced this also. look forward to hearing from someone! Mel 😞

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How do I know post surgery if cancer is going anywhere

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Dec 2007 getting a bilateral mastectomy in March 2008. All of my adult life I was diligent in doing self exams monthly and started getting mammograms at age 35 (heavy family rate on both sides). I kept finding lumps and always ...Read More

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Don't give up hope

Hi everyone, At the end of this month I will have survived Ovarian Cancer for a perod of 6 years. This is very exciting as I did not think I would make my 45th birthday. During my treatment I participated in chemo trials and since being well I have participated in...Read More

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be strong and fightback

Thats easier said than done i know but in my case it works most of the time. Busy gearing up the thr Realay for life at glendale in november, stupid enough to volunteer as a committee member, but it keeps my brain busy and gives me a reason to keep going. Hope oth...Read More

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Mesothelioma

Hi In 2006 I was diagnosed with Mesothelioma. I have had my right lung removed. I am currently travelling very well with my health. I am interested in others with the disease to see how they are travelling and if they have an approch to life and further treatment e...Read More

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Surviving Cancer

Yep I survived it! I still wonder at this because of the 4 children and 8 grandchildren my paternal grandparents had, three of their children had cancer and 4 of us grandchildren have had it. Two of them are now dead and my cousin, one aunt and I have survived! ...Read More

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Employment/Career advice - post treatment

Hi, I was just wondering if the CC provides help/career advice for those who have recently finished treatment? I'm heaps keen to get busy again but it's really hard trying to start off in the legal industry - how do you explain treatment as the cause for poor (no...Read More

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Upcoming Survivors Internet Support Group

Hi All, Just letting you know that we will be starting our next Survivors Internet Support Group (via this site) in a couple of weeks. For those of you who are not aware, these private groups meet via our live chat room weekly for six weeks. They are facilitated...Read More

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Oroxine

Hey guys, Just thought I would put this out there its a bone of contention with me right now and I thought...you never know maybe others suffer the same rediculousness I do. I had thyroid cancer, I have had a near total thyroidectomy and RAI to make sure any thyro...Read More

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