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Hi looking for anyone who has been through Oesophagectomy, I had the op 15 mths ago and would like to communicate with someone who is further post operation to discuss some issues I am dealing with. Both Physical and on the mental side of recovery.Thanks
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Exercise in Survivorship: What role does exercise play in my cancer recovery?
There are many benefits to exercising during and after cancer treatment. Moderate exercise has been found to not only improve the effect of chemotherapy but also enhances wellness afte...Read More
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2 years since my Chemo for non hodgkin's lymphoma .Firstly i was just relieved to be alive , But now i still have symptoms for Peripheral neuropathy my hands and feet are affected, pins and needles especially at night time, i've tried talking to the doctors but no...Read More
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Life after cancer treatment can present its own challenges and a common concern is feeling worried about the cancer coming back (recurrence). Most cancer survivors are likely to experience this fear to some degree, and it may come and go for many years but there ar...Read More
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Hi there, I'm a newbie hoping to reach out to others like myself! I have never had anyone to talk to....I had a small lump under my upper left eyelid..... over time it got to the stage where my eyelid was starting to close up. I was referred to a specialist who pro...Read More
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It can take time to find a new way of living after cancer treatment. Cancer may prompt you to reconsider your outlook on life and look at ways to improve your health and wellbeing. For some people, this may mean making big lifestyle changes and for others it may be...Read More
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I would like to talk with people who have gone through this treatment for metastatic melanoma. It has been a year since treatments, and still get run down! I need a nap right after breakfast, mid afternoon, and after supper forget it. I am worthless then! In the me...Read More
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For me, cancer has left scars. It failed to kill me (so far) but it tried to take away my health and my hope. After treatment, I slipped into a kind of 'post cancer limbo', that most survivors can probably identify with. I felt I was suffering, alone, and underp...Read More
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Would love to hear what treatment was given to you at the time
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Hi Laura19,I just kept experimenting every few months to see if there were different things I could eat. As I said in my earlier post my food swims in gravy or white suace. If I am going to family or friends for a meal I take my own gravy. If dining out I just a...Read More
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