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My journey with breast cancer started 22 years ago and has culminated in surgical removal of both breasts. The first diagnosis was in the year 2000 treated by partial mastectomy and radiotherapy. The second diagnosis was in 2019 in the healthy breast and treatmen...Read More
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Hi everyone, I had my last treatment for stage 2 cervical cancer a year ago. My current diagnosis is 'no sign of active cancer.' Lately I've been experiencing pain in my hip and in my lower back, left side so my GP arranged for me to get an x-ray. The x-ray doesn't...Read More
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Good evening, I am being tested to see if I can have oral chemotherapy treatment. I am hopeful that I can have this. I wonder if anyone has feedback on the side effects?
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Hi everyone, I was diagnosed in September last year, stage 4 prostate cancer! Never been sick or to hospital in my life. I’m 52yrs old, still have no symptoms, sacked my first two doctors, because they only gave me 5 yrs left, the third , gave me 10, I like her att...Read More
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Hey everyone! I just wanted to start off by saying each and everyone of you is incredibly strong, dealing with cancer or watching someone battle cancer is difficult. Please know that you aren’t isolated and definitely talk to someone if you’re feeling overwhelmed....Read More
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Hi There I thought I'd share my story in case it gives some hope to people just diagnosed, or currently dealing with treatment. In September last year, I was diagnosed with aggressive, late stage squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil. I remember it vividly. A white...Read More
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Hi all im new here and I’m not sure if it’s ok to post on here but I need someone who has been through my situation or close to talk to. For 7 months now iv been having pain on and off in my left tonsil all of which I have see. Multiple doctors about a dentist abou...Read More
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I am thrilled to be a 22 year survivor of advanced testicular cancer. I accept & live with the side affects of chemo, radiation & multiple surgeries. I am finding that recent changes in how my body & mind work (or don't work properly!) have got doctors perplexed. F...Read More
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Hi everyone, I'm new here, have had cancer for nearly four years and surviving well despite everything. My will to live is very strong. Stage 4 colorectal cancer with mets to lungs and liver. Ive had chemo for 6 month periods (fortnightly) then time off. My doctor ...Read More
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Hello there, my name is christine but like to be called Chrissy. last july i was diagnosed with cervical cancer to be very fair i was fast tracked and started treatment almost immediatly.there werea lot of problems that cropped up but were dealt with. i had 25 sess...Read More
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