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Huge row with partner who is not coping well

Hi I have lurked for several months on the US Thyca forum and finally got the courage up to post here today. I have just had huge row with my partner who is not coping well. He has been very supportive but 8 months post op i am still not getting any better. My E...Read More

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Newly diagnosed, coping through helping others

Hi all, A year ago I injured my spine, and have recently had disc replacement surgery. As a result of some complications I had some scans which lead to further testing and I was diagnosed with a rare type of thyroid cancer last Thursday. While I am still coming to ...Read More

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Hi

HI, my name is Chris. I have joined primarily because I am interested in communicating with people who are on a similar journey. I was diagnosed with a grade 4 brain tumour last June (GBM). The diagnosis came after surgery to remove a tumour identified by an MRI...Read More

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Melanoma

Hi. I am a 61 year old grandmother. In Dec and Jan I found firstly a small lump behind my ear and then a larger firm lump in my neck. After a whirlwind two weeks of investigations I had a modified neck resection with removal of my parotid gland and all neck lymph g...Read More

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Hurthle cell carcinoma in thyroid

Hi I am another new person to this sight. I have just had 2 operations the 5th feb to remove the left thyroid and the 5th march to remove the right as the nodule on my left was cancer. It turns out it is a rare form of thyroid cancer and it is an aggressive one. ...Read More

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Support during Chemo Treatments

I have been advised I am to have 3 cycles of chemo for my stage IV Ovarian cancer. My problem is that I work and all my family and friends also work. I don't want to have to ask friends and family to take time off work to take me to and return me home from my chem...Read More

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jupiter

Hi all! My name is James but I travel under the name of Jupiter as it is my ruling planet and my initials are the first 3 consonants of the planet. I am a 63 y/o Gay man who has undergone oral surgery to eliminate squamous cell cancer from the floor of my mouth, ri...Read More

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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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