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Well Dr is Very Happy with latest CT scan said “it” MEC had shrunk a quarter of its original sizeWith evidence of intrusion of radiation and chemo into ribs which has helped with shrinkage which is a good result he said catch up again in a monthRecommended more fr...Read More
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Need some advice please on how to resolve an issue with my best friend. My best friend and I live together. I don’t have any close family and when I was diagnosed with early breast cancer, she saw me through the hardest times (chemo/appointments etc) she cared for ...Read More
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Living with a cancer diagnosis means navigating many things: treatment appointments, side effects, changed financial circumstances and for many, your working life. You may work on a casual, part-time or full-time basis, be self-employed or work from home. Whatever ...Read More
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Thinking of the recent discussions held with other brain tumour sufferers, referring to coping with the ongoing and frustrating situation we all suffer in different forms. I thought I’d document my current feelings and thoughts after a short days work (5 hours). I...Read More
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Hello everyone, What are all your thoughts on using acupuncture to deal with cancer pain? Does it work or is it all a placebo effect? I have done some research. There are many successful anecdotal evidences but the medical and scientific community still seem to ...Read More
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Sally Moon - Living With Cancer
My family has just lost a great friend following a long fight with cancer. She spent the prime of her life just keeping ahead of the disease. Following her career, the ability to have a family and enjoying stable relationships wer...Read More
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Hi, Its been a while since i have been online. Let me re introduce myself.
My name is Cathy I am 29 and 12 months ago i was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma Multiforme grade 4. Since than i have had 2 brain surgerys, 6 weeks of radiation and 6 months of chemo.
I am v...Read More
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Hello all,My surgery today seems to have been a great success . My neurosurgeon was able to resect the whole tumour but there was a lot of edema around the tumour.i am writing this why lying in CCU ( critical care unit). I am bored lol The surgery was for a tumour...Read More
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Hi there - I've just passed from week 4 to 5 of my current treatment round for head neck cancer (HNC), involving radiation and chemo. I've been compiling a weekly update vlog that you can watch by following this link - https://youtu.be/VYO3WED25c4
This week I...Read More
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Hi members - I've just posted my Week 3 update, heading into week four of my second lot of chemo radiation for head-neck cancer. In this vlog I've provided a break down of the $262k my treatment has cost so far, including my out-of-pocket expenses, the public syst...Read More
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