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hi there, i have just found this website. I am 46, 4children and 4 grandchildren. Last April i was diagnosed with stage 1V breast cancer with bone mets and lung mets. I have been going along okay and my treatment has been working. I still work fulltime even thought...Read More

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Just checking in to 'introduce' myself! (:

Hello, My name is Chris and Im 26, diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in Jan this year. I find out in 2 weeks if the 'mass' that was visible on the CT scan is just dead tissue left over or my Lymphoma still alive. Nervous. So thought I would have another read ov...Read More

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Hello everyone.

Hi, I found this site and think it might be just what I am looking for. I have secondary breast cancer which has spread to my liver. I am currently having a break from chemo but have a CT scan in a few weeks and if no growth will have a bit more time off but if it ...Read More

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Natural therapies for chemo side effects

Hi I'm hoping to get some information about using natural therapies to help help with the side effects of chemotherapy. My Mum has non Hodgkins lymphoma and starts chemo in a little while. Has anyone had a good experience with using werstern or eastern herbs and/or...Read More

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Medically Induced Menopause

Hi. I am hoping that someone has some advice for me! Since having my hysterectomy, I have had hot flushes and the itchy skin feeling. Has anyone tried anything natural that has helped with these symptoms? I see my oncologist again in a few weeks and we will be ...Read More

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Chronic skin cancer (BCC's)

Hi all. I'm a 29 year old female suffering from chronic skin cancer. I've had over 70 Basal Cell Carcinomas treated so far but I don't have Gorlins Syndrome (I've been tested). The doctors don't actually know what's wrong with me. I'm currently getting some BCC...Read More

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How do I eat to stay healthy through Chemo?

I dont know how to get good food to keep my health up during chemo. I can only afford 1 or 2 cheap meals a day, and cant afford to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. Starving everyday isnt good for cancer I am sure, but the pension doesnt leave any money left over for...Read More

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Newly diagosed Lung Cancer

Cervical Cancer survivor 2011. Newly diagnosed Lung Cancer June 2013. Looking for info & support xx

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Hi, I've read the posts in the Community but this is the first time I've attempted to join in. My name is Eliza, and I have Ovarian cancer, diagnosed early last year while on holiday in Tasmania. Major surgery and 8 Chemo. treatments later ( in Vic) my Ca125 mar...Read More

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Newbie here - how to overcome fear and self-pity

I'm 47 and was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 2 months ago. I've just completed my 3rd chemo. I have 2 lovely boys: 18 and 12. Recently my chest started to hurt more and it really scares me. I've been reading and meditating trying to find ways to "live in the...Read More

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