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It is the eve before I start my chemo journey and it seems surreal. Tonight feels just like every other night, and I don't know whether I'm in denial. Am I anxious? Yes. Am I downplaying how I really feel? More than likely. I guess I'm desensitized. A little over ...Read More
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My 3 year old has an appointment next week at the Seattle Children's Hospital... hopefully we will have answers soon. However we had an ultrasound recently. The radiologists believes his lump is vein because he sees Chambers. There's no blood flow going in and out,...Read More
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Hi Guys/Gals I recently moved from South Africa to Australia on a work-visa (DEC2020) and was only recently (early MAY2021) diagnosed with Melanoma (Breslow 2.3mm and Clark IV on my back from excised biopsy). It's been a emotional few days since the pathology resul...Read More
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Hi, I had a tumor removed from my neck along with a salivary gland in Feb this year. Tomorrow I finish 33 treatments of radiotherapy which was done to kill any leftover cells and hopefully reduce the risk of it returning because this type usually returns on 5 years...Read More
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I ended up with hypomania because of the steroids I was given with chemo treatment for breast cancer.Spent too much on the internet and have caused myself great worry about finances now - overrides any concerns I have about cancer returning. I feel very depressed ...Read More
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My son is 3 year's old. 9 months ago I noticed his lymph node swelling in his left inguinal groin. There was substantial bruising around his lymph node. He did not get injured. He has no skin infection or athletes foot. He's perfectly healthy otherwise. I took him...Read More
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Hi All,I have just been diagnosed with a small slow growing tumor in the upper lobe of my right lung so I am sure I will be having surgery to remove it, the tumor is currently under 2cms so the outlook is quite good fingers crossed. I am wondering if anyone else ...Read More
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Guys, It saddens me that my friend is choosing to ignore her reoccurance symptoms and is considering when to "call it quits" She has a young family, recently divorced after the first treatment of her initial cervical cancer, now she's dating a guy who doesn't know...Read More
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Hi My mum (over 70) started off with Pancreatic cancer (stage 4) had chemo Gemzar full cycle took a break. During the break lungs filled with ascites. Now started Folfiri 1st week. She has complained of shortness of breath and tightness around the waist. The oncolo...Read More
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