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I would like to know how people dealing with themselves when they suddenly gets quite irritable with other people. I am currently going thru maintenance treatment for my lymphoma. I am usually a fun loving person with an happy positive attitude to things but appar...Read More
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Hi everyone,
Hope you are all staying safe and warm during these very chill winter months. Now more than ever is a time to continue to stay connected.
A common challenge and concern for cancer survivors is a fear of the cancer coming back (a recurrence). The fea...Read More
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RIP Eddy Van Halen. Head and neck cancer. He was a solid advocate for the cause to raise awareness. Like many he fought the good fight and his legacy is his musical genius on guitar. It sure made me happy to air guitar to those riffs. May as well JUMP.
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12 months ago today at the age of 45 I had surgery at Monash Moorabbin to remove a 15cm ovarian tumor. In addition, I had a full hysterectomy, my appendix, lymph nodes and some of the lining of my abdomen was also removed.1 week after surgery, I received the news t...Read More
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Hi folks,I'm two week post surgery. Aside from the actual tongue cancer, I'm in good health and recovering well. I'm also fortunate to have clear results from the neck dissection and no cancer anywhere, so no further treatment. All good right? Except I can sudden...Read More
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Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer last April,had 34cm colon removed & a week in hospital. My issue now is the terrible diarrohea I have every day. I run to the toilet 4-5 times each morning. Doesn't matter what I eat either. Have had numerous tests for...Read More
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I have finished chemo and radiation and i was one of the lucky ones who got a clear pet scan. I should ne on top of the world but instead i am lost. I am struggling learning to eat again and other side effects. Loneliness is eating away at me. I want my old li...Read More
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It can be helpful, reassuring and encouraging to reach out and speak to someone about your cancer experience, whether they are a cancer health care professional, or perhaps another survivor or carer like yourself.
Here are some options of who you can reach out to...Read More
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Hi forum followers,
Now that we're beginning to see a bit more sunshine in our days and Spring is approaching, I hope you have been able to get outside more frequently, perhaps even venturing out to the streets around your home or a local park to do some walking....Read More
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