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I have just been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer that has spread to both lungs. It’s been Less them a week since I Went to the doctor feeling unwell to being told I have terminal cancer. I have had to be flown interstate due to border restriction I am in isol...Read More

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Immune system

I have been more tired than usual, and in the last month I have had more sinus infections that I ever had before. Mom said that keytruda did a number to my immune system. Has anyone out there have any thoughts or ideas? If so, I would love to hear from you! If any...Read More

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New and looking for someone to talk to

Hi, I’m new to this. I got diagnosed with brain cancer November 2020. I underwent surgery and was told it wouldn’t come back for 5-20 years. Turns out it came back after 11months. I’ve recently just had my second surgery. I just wanted to reach out for someone to t...Read More

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Parents with cancer

Hi all. Very new here. Just reaching out for support and info. Mum was diagnosed early September with gastric cancer. Getting the final diagnosis was 1 issue after another which included gagging with the endoscope (2nd one after the first 1 showed a stomach ulcer a...Read More

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Glioblastoma

Hi all.Tough times.49 year old fiancé soon to be husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma 2 weeks ago.From a totally healthy working man to now needing 24/7 care and support.Anyone out there that would like to chat going through the same situation..💔

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head and neck cancer

I have had reconstruction of the mandible , neck resection , removal of Rt. fibula , skin graft from Rt femur . Radiation -34 fractions . It has been 2 and a half years . I now have a few white patches in my mouth . I do not do well when having biopsies and am a h...Read More

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My Dad has been diagnosed with liver cancer

Hi there my dad has been diagnosed with liver cancer few months ago I've checked many doctors here in Pakistan they said it's last stage can't be treatedThey had given sportive medicineDad has been able to walk eat and sleepBut now he can't move or standup unable t...Read More

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Need help

Hi, I'm Netta new to the group, I'm just looking for other caretakers to chat with..I just found out my Husband has Stage 4 lung and Bone Cancer last Friday, and every since then it's been hard for me because I have anixety really bad and he hasn't been the same si...Read More

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My mom is mean

My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer 6 months ago. Now she is very mean and says horrible things to us. She tries to leave the house and gets violent. One minute she will be very scared then hateful then lovey you never know. What is going on please help me I hav...Read More

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Does anyone have a similar experience?

Hi there,This is the first time I have looked for support. It’s hard to do.my son was diagnosed with ph+ ALL in 2005 at the age of ten. He was diagnosed the week of his birthday. He had a bone marrow transplant at first remission.He has since had 6 relapses.His lat...Read More

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