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Was cruising the Internet last night when I found this site. Hooray! There are people out there talking. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 4 months ago, have had a whipple procedure and am now halfway through 6 months of chemo. I was doing quite well until ab...Read More

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Hi, I'm new here and am trying to find out if there is a section for those with IBC. I feel that it is different from "ordinary" (no disrespect intended) breast cancer and comes with it's own set of problems.. eg if you're lucky - you'll start at Stage 111B. Can a...Read More

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Research study I urge you to participate in!!!

http://clearstudy.org.au/ The above link is to a research study run by Cancer Council NSW that looks into the lifestyle and environmental factors contributing to cancer. The study involves a questionaire that can be completed either online or by a mail pack. They ...Read More

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being undersold

people who undersell people who hasn't had cancer don't know what they are chatting about and I don't know how to handle it. Will you help me please? I have my own mother (and sisters not interested) in WA telling me last year to shut up and she said it 3 times to ...Read More

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breast cancer gone to the bones

would like to speak to people with the same cancer just to say hi and find out more

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Secondry Cancer of the Appendix

Greetings from Brisbane, I am waiting for 2012 to be over with & it is only Feb. My 47 yr old sister is about to dye in the next few weeks with secondry cancer from breast cancer (11 years ago). I fly back to NZ to see her soon. Hopeing that I make it back in tim...Read More

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Hi everyone

I'm new to the site but not to cancer. I was dx in 1998 at age 48. I had a colonoscopy and my gastroenterologist could not get it past the cancer. I was oprated on two days later. Apparently my colon was very close to rupture and likely peritonitis. They removed th...Read More

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hello from a newbie!

Hello, Just wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself. my name is Pam i'm 49 and i have secondary breast cancer. I'm here to connect with others on their cancer journeys.

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Hey newbie here

Hi everyone, my name is Belinda and I have recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer stage 4. Every thing has happened so fast from diagnosis to treatment that I think it is just sinking in now. I have had radiation and am waiting to go in for brachytherapy, I ...Read More

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The C-Word - A space for Lesbians living with cancer and their partners

Hi All I am part of a cancer support group in Sydney called "The C-word" The C-Word is a monthly support and information evening for lesbians who have been diagnosed with cancer, and their partners. The evenings have monthly topics and special guest presenters. ...Read More

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