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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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Radiotherapy

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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Bad side effect to steroids administered with chemo

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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Swollen Lymph Node in Groin

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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Just diagnosed

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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Ignoring reoccurance - supporting a friend

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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Folfiri shortness of breath

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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Carer for partner with cancer

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Cervical cancer

I'm 47 years had stage 3 cervical cancer just finished chemo and radiation thought l would relived it's finished but lm so depressed

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Anal Cancer

So started treatment for AC 2018 February 8 weeks of chemo&radiation the Tumour was 10 cm wow my skin is still healing big shock when my skin was black a so much pain and all my lady parts stuck together in October 2018 I had the surgery so now I have th...Read More

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