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Dental work

Hey, I'm new to this so please don't make fun =D Um, I've heard rumors that Cancer patients and/or survivors can have up to $5,000 worth of Dental done for free per year from the Australian government. Is this true or is this just wishful thinking? Thanking you ...Read More

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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research Project - opportunity to participate!

If you live in Australia, have been diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and are aged 18 years or older, CCNSW is sharing an opportunity to participate in a research study conducted by UNSW and the UNSW Cellular Genomics Futures Institute, focusing on...Read More

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Myeloma – Part 2 – My first 14 months

This post is a follow-up to my previous post - Myeloma – my first 10 months. I wanted to share my continuing story as it may help to provide Hope to other cancer sufferers and their carers. Over the last few months, I have had a Bone Marrow Biopsy, numerous blood t...Read More

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Just venting

Another day, another roller coaster ride. Fatigue and uncertainty linger, why did this happen to me. I want it to be over, will it end, is this the new me. 23/7/25, my hopefully last day of chemo. Circled the calendar. I keep telling myself that if I can hold on, k...Read More

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Keeping going when you feel bad....

Hi wondering if there's anyone using this forum anymore the posts seem to be pretty old. I have terminal cancer (kidney lung and bone) but am having some well months so am trying to stay positive and enjoy them.H

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Lost

Feeling lost and fragile. Don’t know what the futures holds. Will I recover and be healthy forever or will it come back. Please no more pain, please no more fatigue, please no more nausea, please no more surgery, please no more cancer. Please

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Are MRIs Worthwhile?

Hi, I had a total gastrectomy this time last year to remove cancer from the junction between my oesophagus and stomach. At that time, the cancer had not spread to lymph nodes or any other tissues or organs. A recent CT scan showed a single mass in my liver which is...Read More

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How to meet other cancer patients

Hi I’m 38 and from Sydney, and I find it so so hard to meet others who also are on a cancer journey and interested in connecting, I seriously don’t even know where to find that???

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Radiowave Therapy Clinic

Has anybody heard of this clinic or had any experience with it? It's a private cancer centre in Clarmont, Western Australia. I don't think I can post the website here, so google it to find it. Caitlin

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Myeloma - my first 10 months

My Myeloma story actually started in early 2018. I visited my GP complaining of a sore back, and he requested various tests including an x-ray and blood tests. I remember receiving a phone call where he informed me that I had a blood condition known as MGUS and he ...Read More

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