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The Tinman - How I approached my diagnosis

Good evening wonderful people. Matt here.This time last year I was diagnosed with oesophogeal cancer. After 6 months of increasing difficulty swallowing , a routine endoscopy for a hiatus hernia found the tumour.The diagnosis hit me like a mack truck. Luckily for ...Read More

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Stage 4 Cancer

Hi there, we have unfortunately had cancer take many family members In a very short amount of time. last week my mum experienced a bowel obstruction. During surgery, the dr’s discovered she is ‘full of cancer’, it is not a mass or growth as such but described as li...Read More

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Another year ahead

Hello all, I'm baaaaacccckkkk!  Well in an official back-at-work sense here at Cancer Council, I was still around over the last few weeks doing things as I needed to. I do hope everyone has enjoyed the past few weeks as much as you've been able to, I know the...Read More

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Animals instinct

Hello, a quick question, does anyone have animals that have picked up on their illnesses before they themselves have? I have a beautiful labrador that tends to sniff out my rheumatism. She sniffed out my pain in my knees and when feeding her, my neck. Does anyon...Read More

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Online support

Hi all my partner was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in feb this year and although initial treatment was good it has now changed and spread so we are told there is nothing more that can be done. I am trying to find people that she can talk to for support other th...Read More

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Complications of masectomy - post op

Hi, I had my right breast removed due to a stage 3 carcinoma. I had 2 drains, one under my arm and one at my chest. Day 2 - the under arm drain was removed and Day 5 the rest was removed. I understand there is some swelling involved, however, my wound has not spil...Read More

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Head and neck cancer survivor story

Hi guys my name is Lisa I am a 2 time head and neck cancer survivor. My Story I was diagnosed when I was 30 with squamis cell carsinoma at that time they removed my right eye and surrounding area . No chemo or radiation at that time I went through numerous surger...Read More

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Immunotherapy 2year limit

Hi everyone,My partner was diagnosed with stage 4 nsclc in October 2015. After unsuccessful treatment with chemotherapy she was referred to palliative care by her previous consultant. I went private to get a second opinion and found a great consultant who enrolled ...Read More

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CDK4/6

My Mum has just found out that her breast cancer has spread to her hip and spine. The oncologist is starting her on CDK4/6 in conjunction with other treatments. I understand it is quite a new drug and the doctor has shared some examples of side effects. I was wonde...Read More

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Colposcopy

Hi , i got a appointment on 19 December for colposcopy .. i have seen it on youtube.. and it a bit scary and painful.. Did anyone here have experience can share it to me... because im so scared to do it.. any advise from all of you..

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