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Hi folks I like to think of myself as being cured, but I have a forthcoming appointment with my surgeon and another with my oncologist 3 months later. Sometimes I try to convince myself. Sometimes. Anyhooo! My upcoming appointment is... by telephone. The doctor wil...Read More
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Sexuality and intimacy are an important part of our wellbeing and the way in which we develop and maintain our intimate relationships. When you are first diagnosed with cancer, sex may be the furthest thing from your mind. Over time, you may have questions about th...Read More
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When I was first told I had been diagnosed with cancer it was in a hallway as my wife and I were walking behind a young doctor to the examination room to review the results of a biopsy. I guess it was his way of breaking the news to me, not a very good start to our...Read More
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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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My taste has improved as my mouth has healed after the surgeries that were required to remediate my tongue, jaw, neck, arm, thigh{knee to groin}, foot. [ These sites were used as graft material to replace my tongue and the floor of my mouth, a hairy tongue is a biz...Read More
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Hi Everyone, I thought I would post here in the hope of finding someone else with the same cancer.....1 is the loneliest number ....isn't that how it goes I was diagnosed with anal cancer on the 3rd November 2008 and like all of you it has been a huge emotiona...Read More
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Well Dr is Very Happy with latest CT scan said “it” MEC had shrunk a quarter of its original sizeWith evidence of intrusion of radiation and chemo into ribs which has helped with shrinkage which is a good result he said catch up again in a monthRecommended more fr...Read More
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Need some advice please on how to resolve an issue with my best friend. My best friend and I live together. I don’t have any close family and when I was diagnosed with early breast cancer, she saw me through the hardest times (chemo/appointments etc) she cared for ...Read More
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Living with a cancer diagnosis means navigating many things: treatment appointments, side effects, changed financial circumstances and for many, your working life. You may work on a casual, part-time or full-time basis, be self-employed or work from home. Whatever ...Read More
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Thinking of the recent discussions held with other brain tumour sufferers, referring to coping with the ongoing and frustrating situation we all suffer in different forms. I thought I’d document my current feelings and thoughts after a short days work (5 hours). I...Read More
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