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Hi everyone. I'm 46 and had a radical prostatectomy just under 4 weeks ago. I'm still getting erections (not as strong as they were, but strong enough), and my libido has remained strong. Surgeon said we could have non-vigorous sexual activity from yesterday. We di...Read More
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I am new here and wanted to say hello. I am 18 months into my cancer adventure and now that my medical appointments have slowed down and become manageable and my treatment cycle I am able to cope with, I find that my overactive mind and emotions are starting to pr...Read More
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Anyone out there have Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia?I was diagnosed Feb this year. Have finished 6 rounds of Rituximab and Bendamustine.Would love to connect with any other WM sufferer.
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Today was day 7 of my 28 days of radiation treatment on the return of PCa 8 years after my radical prostatectomy (RP). My journey began in May 1990 when a 17mm hypo echoic area showed up on a U/S scan. Two months later a further scan reported a focal lucency. A sch...Read More
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A big shout out to all those in the cancer community living in the Blue Mountains, NSW. I recognise that there is a huge need for a supportive and caring space for all cancer survivors, of any stage, to meet and just chat about anything. No rigid agenda and no stru...Read More
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G'day, just a really quick post, possibly my final post here, because I'm done with cancer. It's in the rearview. I don't think or obsess about it any more, I just think about it in connection with how it impacts other people (like my little friend Archer who I m...Read More
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Good morning Cancer community, as some of you know I am 14 weeks away from walking the Camino De Santiago in Spain, a healing pilgrimage following treatment for stage 4 colorectal cancer. I am dedicating this pilgrimage, not only to celebrate my own healing journey...Read More
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Hi...has anyone heard of the Australian plant called Gumbi Gumbi...we have been told it is used as traditional medicine for Indigneous Australians.
A friend has suggested it as a natural therapy for cancer....has anyone used this or know where to buy it.
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Hello everyone, Hoping someone can help. My mum is living with cancer. We are booked to go to Bali next month. Her doctor has cleared this. I am looking to get travel insurance for her if possible. Can anyone recommend an insurance company that will cover her? Hopi...Read More
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Ok so I might just be having a day or a week but I just needed to share.I'm struggling. I try each day to have that "you will get through this" attitude but iys damn hard. I was first diagnosed on Oct 19th 2023 with a neuroendocrine tumor but 2 stays in ED and one ...Read More
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