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Prostrate camcer re-occurence

Hi, my partner, (he's 64), had a robotic radical prostatectomy in 2019 & his PSA was undetectable until sbout 12-18 months ago. It has been doubling every 3 months, even though still quite low ie; 0.11, most recent result, he has been referred for Radiation treatm...Read More

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Side affects of hormone cancer treatment

Hi there, 1st time contributor. I was diagnosed just over 12 mths ago with metastatic endometrial sarcoma which was found in my lungs and groin, following a Total Hysterectomy 6 years ago for a low-grade endometrial tumour, for which I didn't require any follow up...Read More

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Update in regards to my situation

Well what a roller-coaster rude I've been on, still no end in site but still trying to roll with the punches. I saw a new GP who is more helpful than my previous GP who was bloody hopeless. My new GP has given me a referral to see a new oncologist and has stated on...Read More

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Loved one

Hello everyone. I am new here..don't even know where to begin.My partner was diagnosed with lung cancer last year and doctors gave up on treatment in November, so we are battling and I have a feeling, loosing the battle big time..I am loosing my love and I am h...Read More

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Still no answers still in the dark

Good morning everyone. Well after my last thread I've really had NO luck, what I mean is, I tried to book an appointment to see the specialist I was seeing and after explaining the situation to the receptionist she said she'd try to help and she would speak with th...Read More

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Stage 4 Breast Cancer Brain tumour removed 6/22

Hi,I had surgery in Nov 17 for TNBC right side against rib behind mastectomy implant. I had surgery 13 lymph nodes removed 6 months Chemo and 25 rounds of Radiation. I do not have the BRCA gene This year I was 3 months shy of being 5 years cancer free (9/22)when a ...Read More

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Elective surgeries have been out on hold 😠 😡

Just called the admissions people at Liverpool Hospital here in Sydney and they have informed me that there isn't any date for my admission and that ALL elective surgeries have been put on hold until further notice due to corona. I have completed my 3 month waiting...Read More

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Oesophageal Cancer Therapy/Stenting

Hi everyone, I am reaching out on this forum to see whether anyone here or a loved one has had experience with stenting for oesophageal cancer. My dad is currently undergoing treatment, however surgery is not an option for him so symptom management is where we are ...Read More

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Terminal cancer/ Covid

I am writing to you about my son not getting his cancer treatment,He has a Glioblastoma Multiforme Grade 4 brain tumour. He had been on a clinicaltrial last year but it ended in 2021. He was allowed to keep on the same treatmentfor as long as it keeps his tumour s...Read More

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Just joined the fight

Hi everyone I would like to introduce myself. I have recently joined in the fight against cancer with a diagnosis of liver cancer. Although the doctors have given me a time limit I intend to blow that out of the water and am staying positive. I have just started my...Read More

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