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Living with head and neck cancer - my video journal

Hi forum members Here is the link to my Week 2 Check In, a vlog documenting my latest treatment for recurrence of P16+ head and neck cancer. Hopefully some tips to help others in a similar situation.https://youtu.be/_YOswByQ1Vk RegardsShaneRead More

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Cancer gives you unexpected little victories

They don't mention this in the instructional pamphlet, but cancer really does give you absurd and unexpected little victories once you're into your own personal 'overtime'. For me, I'm 2 years past my use-by, and hoping for at least another fifteen (age 47 with 3 y...Read More

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Adenocarcinoma of the Vagina

I have been diagnosed with Adenocarcenoma of the vagina which has also gone to both lungs, has anyone else got or had this cancer?

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War on Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

Hi everyoneI am new to this forum. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 MCL and have already gone through 5 chemo cycles on the Nordic Protocol. I have one more cycle before what an UK cancer site moderator calls it the "Magical Mystery Tour". This is when I will be ...Read More

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Week 1 check in vlog

Hi all - I’m presently going through my second course of 35x rads + chemo for a throat cancer. I've decided to keep a video log with some tips for living with cancer, here’s my first week check-in and update. CheersShane

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Movie Concept about (Curing) Cancer

"Bach to the Future"Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger Johann Sebastian Bach is conducting an orchestra, concludes, audience claps politely. Retiring to his secluded mansion, he walks up circular stairs with a lighted candle. He looks intense, almost haunted as he r...Read More

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Happy Father's Day

Cancer tries to steal things from you. It should be re-marketed as Can't-cer. Can't taste food anymore. Can't sleep for a consecutive stretch of more than 4 hours anymore. Can't avoid the occasional moping introspection about mortality anymore. It's not like ge...Read More

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Hello all - newbie on the site ... metastatic neuroendicrine carcinoma host!

Hello there. I have recently been diagnosed with the above and am about to start some heavy duty chemo treatment. I would love to hear from anyone who might have any comments or insight into what I am about to journey through ...

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Kidney Cancer

Hi every body I have stage 4 kidney cancer and had my right kidney removed 2years and 3 months ago is there anyone else in this situation I have pain at the bottom of my left side of my ribs I have spots on my lungs and will have ct scan soon, has any body have can...Read More

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I wish my Dad was still here

It's been 2 years since my Dad passed. I'd like to share with him, all the things I've learnt about life while I've been on the journey. On the other hand, I'm glad he doesn't know I have cancer. It would break his heart. Surely I caused him enough pain in his life...Read More

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