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In order to help make your time with the Cancer Council Online Community the very best experience we can, we'll be creating a number of tutorials in this thread over the coming weeks.
We already have a fairly comprehensive FAQ section (frequently asked questions)...Read More
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Hi everyone,It's my first time here. I was diagnosed with Stage 4b advanced uterine cancer, 2 years ago. I've had a full hysterectomy and in turn now have surgical menopause When they did my hysterectomy, they nicked my bowel when stitching me up inside and conse...Read More
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Hi everyone. I’m Feebs, and I found out I had stage 4 bowel cancer in Jan 2025.One minute I was living an active lifestyle with no symptoms, until I found a lump in my abdomen which, well, brings me here. Since then I have had bowel resection surgery and a radica...Read More
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I was diagnosed with oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma cancer. I’ve been treated with chemo and radiation therapy. This killed the cancer but because of over radiation has caused scarring which makes the oesophagus close up where the cancer was. Severe stricture....Read More
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Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with throat cancer and am terrified beyond words at having to have a mask on during treatment . Does anyone have recommendations for helping with this anxiety. I’m on the Gold Coast and looking for something that can help. I’m at ...Read More
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Hi,I have recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. 2cm tumour has been removed with sentinel node biopsy - yet to get results (staging etc), and have been told hormone positive so treatments should have a positive outcome. Although I feel releived the tumour is ...Read More
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Hi, Greg here, im new to this community. I have an 11cm tumour in my liver and had a biopsy Mon 2 Sept. I meet with my specialist Wed 11 Sept. Has anyone out there had something similar? What was your outcome? Im dreading what the news might be, so hoping you reach...Read More
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Hello all and thank you for this opportunity, after nearly 4 months of doctors visits looking for answers to pelvic pain which I thought may have been related to a 14 year old hernia repair, so many tests, blood and scans I started questioning if a prostate issue m...Read More
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Hi Guys, I was hoping people have had a similar experience. Was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had my thyroid and 3 lythnoids removed all with cancer. Papillary cancer. I had to wait 6 months for iodine treatment. In that time I have had a marriage breakup. Due ...Read More
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Hi thereMy name is Joan. I was diagnosed with Mesothelioma in the right pleura two years ago. Treatment started with immunotherapy which reduced the tumour. Marvellous technology but it can have some nasty side effects such as neuropathy in the feet and lower l...Read More
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Hi I'm Wetai, I have low colonrectal cancer T2. I've just finished my 2nd week of radiotherapy and chemo pills. My car has broken down and I do not have money to fix it. It's the only way I have to get to work and appointments. I am so stressed out. I would be grat...Read More
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