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Hi I was diagnosed with stage 3 A lung cancer tumor rite lung going on three MOs ago: going thru radiation n chemo: my question: I’m finding family and ppl will start leaving you alone ; and I don’t get it especially when I could use their support rite now : maybe...Read More

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Resent your cancer?

Does anyone resent their cancer? It’s a funny question. Nobody enjoys being diagnosed with cancer, I’m pretty confident in that. No one likes the treatments, I’m sure of that too. The inconvenience it places on your life is where I’m coming from. I just had a great...Read More

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I just joined - hi everyone.

Hi, I am 45 year old Mum diagnosed with endometrial Cancer 3 weeks ago . I had a radical hysterectomy and my first round of Chemo is planned for next week. I will probably need radiation therapy but my appointment with the Radiation Oncologist is in a few weeks....Read More

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Bladder Cancer Newbie

Hi folksFound out on Tuesday 14th May that I have T2 Bladder Cancer. Looks like its contained to the bladder muscle so having PET scan on Monday and start 3 rounds of Chemo on Tuesday. Feeling calm now that I know what it is and where it is. The waiting for the ...Read More

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Looking toward a future

I was reading a post from a new member in the early hours of this morning. In the post the contributor was lamenting his treatment and side effects. He wasn’t complaining, but rather looking forward to the completion of the cycle and a relief from his discomfort, W...Read More

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Lindsey - new

Hi Everyone my name is Lindsey. I am new at all this but I have been feeling so isolated and alone lately. I did join some face to face support groups but have not managed to start due to Covid19. I am 64 and was diagnosed with a grade 2 Lung cancer in September 20...Read More

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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours. pNETs

I’m a 62 year old male. On May 8th, 2016 I lost my wife after a long battle with cancer. I was generally in good health. I worked full time, nursed my wife during her down periods, and a runner.in September 2016, I was feeling very sorry for myself, I was depressed...Read More

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Oral cancer

I have had a spot on my tongue for a few months. About a week ago it started to hurt, bad. I went to the ER, the ER Dr told me it was cancer. A CT of my neck showed a enlarged lymph node. Today I saw a ENT that did a tongue biopsy. He said he was sure it was c...Read More

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I was not ready to be told they are testing me for cancer and went a bit mind blank.

Hi, I was called to Nambour hospital for a surgical consult. I assumed that it was regarding a hematoma on my liver that they had found earlier and as the pain had greatly reduced, I assumed it was just a follow up to say that it was self healing as predicted. I wa...Read More

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Ovarian Cancer Pending 26yo - Family history of Breast Cancer - Information and comfort please

Good morning, I’m just looking for some advice while I wait for my results for cancer after ovarian surgery. My mother passed away from breast cancer, aggressively diagnosing her as terminal in three months but miraculously surviving three years. I am tested positi...Read More

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