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Living with cancer

Hi. New here. Trying something different.

Hi all. I'm 55 and was diagnosed with cancer in one lung about 5 weeks ago. Coughing blood for a few months before I mentioned it to my Doctor. Very silly. Not much of a Doctor type and I live a way out of town. I am working on curing myself with things that I pic...Read More

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Does it get easier?

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer last year in April. I went through chemo, radiation and brachytherapy and 2 scans later, I am told my body is cancer free. Treatment finished in August and I've been focusing on my body and finding a new n...Read More

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Lied to mother re health

Hi there It has been first time since I saw my mother post diagnosis and had to lie to her face that my test results were fine. That and meeting her in choc shop/ cafe in city and I am pretty damn anxious. She said how nice it was to see each other when we are bot...Read More

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Newbie

Hi all, im guessing im in the right place as most all seem to have cancer of one type or another. My name is Doug, im from Albany W.A 58 years old and currently unemployed, hmm no im not, im on centrelink payroll. My claim to fame as of sept 2014 is a stage iv glio...Read More

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New member looking for inspiration

Hello to you all, wishing you and your loved ones travelling your cancer journey all the very best. I look forward to sharing with you all some information and stories of our journey's so far. I have lung cancer for almost 5 years. I feel like a time bomb just wait...Read More

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Ocular tumour

Want to connect with people also going through this and to get some inside into this type of Melanoma.

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Miracles do happen

Hi all, I am new and have been reading through a few posts. I am hearing the fear and uncertainty so I thought I would log on to try and give you some encouragement. This is the first time I have ever done anything like this, so I hope I do it right. I just want yo...Read More

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Travel insurance and cancer

Hi folks I am considering travelling for 2 weeks in Europe while I wait for test results as badly need a break. Has anyone got any tips on good travel insurers that don't freak if you want cover and have non aggressive cancer and not currently having chemo or radi...Read More

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How friends react

Hi I am feeling very isolated as oldest friend not responding how I imagined. She doesn't understand the shock aspect of my diagnosis. Also I can't tell my family except 1 brother as he says parents and sister will not cope. He is possibly right. I feel like I am ...Read More

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New Member

G'day All, G'day all, I am Stu, 47 yo male from near Scone, country NSW. I have terminal Pharanasal (sinuses) cancer which is now advanced but still fighting. I have made it to 3 years a couple of months ago. I have 2 children of my own, and my wife (separated) ha...Read More

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