Living with cancer
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hi, I am a 49 year old female. I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in early February 2013 and am about to start 3rd week of chemotherapy. I would like to hear from other people who have oesophageal cancer.
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Just wondering what helps people stay positive through chemo. I've just had my 2nd chemo for breast cancer and seem to be finding it harder to be positive and are staying in the feeling sad and sorry for myself longer.
Surely my beautiful children should be enoug...Read More
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