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Three years in - just found Cancer Connections!

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with CML - Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia - about three years ago, and have only just found this site, so here I am. Hi! It's been quite the journey. I went to a brand new GP for an 0830 appointment to talk about some little niggles (ear...Read More

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Ssshhhh, I've got breast cancer

Oh wait, I don't say ssshhhhh - I shout it from the roof tops. If you stand still for long enough near me I'm sure to tell you about it. I'm a very open and positive thinking gal. A fabulous Wife and amazing Mother of an 8yo girl. I'm sure my Husband and Daught...Read More

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New member Stage II Breast Cancer

Hi, In November I was diagnosed with Stage II Triple Negative Breast Cancer, which was only detected as a side issue to something else. Post lumpectomy, the margins were clear and my lymph nodes were clear too. However, I'm now sitting waiting for genetics results,...Read More

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Apricot Kernels or Laetrile

LAETRILE THERAPY is probably the best known and most widely publicized of alternative cancer therapies. Laetrile, more than any other substance, epitomizes the scientific and philosophical controversy that has raged between supporters of alternative cancer therapie...Read More

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mood swings

Husband is on female hormones and is having bad mood swings has anyone else had this

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Hogkins lymphoma about to start stem cell transplant

Hi! I'm in a funny place at the moment with my cancer treatment. I relapsed shortly after finishing chemo last year and have just finished 3 cycles of intensive chemo to prepare for stem cell transplant. I feel cancer free but am struggling with having to be in hos...Read More

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Hi Im new to this Leukemia

Hi everyone Im new to this was diagnosed at 49yrs with Leukaemia CLL now stage 2, dont know what exact Fish it is yet, have lots of nodes growing in my neck all joining up getting bigger it is very scary at times, well most of the time actually,! I suffer from extr...Read More

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Do I tell my new employer I had cancer?

Hi everyone. To sum my situation up in a nutshell, three years ago I was diagnosed with Stage IV bowel cancer. Everything was resected and I've been totally clear. Last July, they found a tiny little blip on my liver which they said they thought had been there all...Read More

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hi

Just thought id say hi . pretty obvious that im new that why i post here. i joined about a month ago but haven't had the emotion strength to deal with my situation. keeping busy is the only thing I can do to try not to think about the fact that I'm petrified about...Read More

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cancer

Hi am new to site and am looking to find out how other people feel. I have stomach cancer stage 4 was given 12 months but am going into my second year and doing really well.

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