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PET scan results

Hi I was diagnosed with cancer the Thursday before Christmas 2022. They flew me from Cairns to Brisbane on the 1st of January. I had an open hysterectomy on the 3rd of January. I was told I had a 20cm cancerous mass on my right ovary and endocrine cancer. The mass ...Read More

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Anastrozole

Hello, I would like to reach out to anyone currently (or previously have taken) taken Anastrozole. How have you found the side effects? TIA

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Support

Hi, 2 weeks ago, I was playing golf with some friends. Since then, 2 brain lesions, surgery, etc. What a learning curve!Grade 4 GBM and will start chemo/radio in 2 weeks. Happy to talk it through if you share my experience, and it may help me process what has happe...Read More

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Chemo Body Cramps Advice Please

I am on my first 3 weekly BEP Chemo for Testicular Cancer (day 11) . I had the worst leg and lower back cramps all night . I am trying to drink more fluids so as not to be dehydrated . Has this happened to anyone and can they please give some suggestions on how to ...Read More

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Travel Insurance

Afternoon AllI was diognosed with Secondary Cancer in Sept. My family have bought me a cruise for feb next year. Has anyone know of a Travel Insurance compay that cover meThankyou in advanceDeanna

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Frizzy hair regrowth

Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early September 2022 and underwent chemo then radiotherapy. My normally straight fine grey hair is regrowing curly and frizzy. Any tips on smoothing it out? It’s about 8 cms long and seems to have more body...Read More

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New

Hi I was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer on Tuesday and it has spread to my liver the tumors I found out today are huge 11cm in bowel and 5cm in liver. I start chemo on Tuesday and the hope is we can shrink them enough to cut them out.I am 38 normally fit and ...Read More

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Travel insurance

Hi there, My mum is living with cancer. We are traveling to Bali soon. She wants to get travel insurance that does not include her pre existing condition.Can anyone recommend an insurance company please?Even though she isn't wanting to be covered for the pre existi...Read More

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Eyelashes/eybrows

Hello all, I've recently been diagnosed with Cancer and am about to start a rather rigorous cycle of Chemo due to the type of cancer they found. My question is so superficial that I'm embarassed to even ask it but I figure, if not here, where...so please forgive m...Read More

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My mom has stage 4 ovarian Cancer, hearing that news makes me wanted to die.

I was the breadwinner in the family . My eldest brother is a PWD . Both have senior parents who doesnt have insurance . So ive dedicated my life in providing to thier needs. Then this news came, it was so devastating , my mom is my anchor, life is so heavy and all ...Read More

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