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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, 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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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 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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My name is Richard, I am 68 yro, I was diagnosed with bladder cancer 4 weeks ago with 2 tumors, my surgery was 10 days ago with a follow up appointment with my urologist 3 days ago, the results of the tests completed on the tumors and biopsies are conclusive that I...Read More
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We’re to start. It began in Dec 24 when I had to go to the hospital due to the worst stomach/back pain I’ve ever experienced. Waited almost 7 hours to see a doctor, the wait still haunts me. The seconds ticked by slowly, I’m embarrassed to say that I was crying, ho...Read More
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Hi beautiful people, I’m about to start the 5th & hopefully final week of my chemo & radiation treatment for cervical cancer. I’ve 2 brachytherapy coming up in a couple weeks. This whole process has taken its toll on my body I don’t feel like myself anymore but I’m...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 thereI recently was diagnosed with vulvar cancer & had a radical vulvectomy 4 weeks ago.I also have lichen sclerosis. This week I have noticed 2 new lumps around my vulva & one of these is really itchy. I have started using diprosone again to relieve itchiness...Read More
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