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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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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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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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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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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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Hi team, I recently had an MRI as I’d hurt my neck and they found some nodules on my thyroid, with the largest measuring 18mm. So we did a biopsy and three samples were taken but the report has come back indeterminate. I’m baffled by this. What does this mean? They...Read More
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I was found to have a lump in my left breast in November. After the lumpectomy there was a tiny spot of cancer in one of the four lymph glands removed. So small only pathology could see it under a microscope. Have more surgery and see if there was any more cancer i...Read More
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Hi thereI was actually trying to find a support group to join to help me get through this new and scary diagnosis. I’m glad I found this site as I couldn’t find a community group (face to face) that related to Neck and Head cancer.I suppose I should consider myself...Read More
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6 months ago I found out about the bladder cancer. Stage 2 and not going through any treatment. I'm just learning what I can about this type of cancer and what to expect in the future. So far I haven't learned much. I guess it's a waiting game at this point. I wish...Read More
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Hi there, I am a51 year old male who has always been fairly healthy and active. my wife suggested I get a health check done when I turned 50.This simple blood test identified a psa level that needed further investigation.6 months later with the assistance of 2 more...Read More
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