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Hi everyone, I’m new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I was recently diagnosed with vulval melanoma, which had spread to a lymph node in my groin. I’ve had surgery that included a radical vulvectomy, clitordectomy and removal of all the groin lymph nodes. ...Read More
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I am Really struggling at the moment trying to stay positive but it’s so hard the future is really bleak not sure how to get out of this hole I am in it all seems hopeless
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Hello, my 44 year old son had a knot come up on the side of his neck last October. When he finally went to the doctor he was diagnosed with melanoma. They did surgery and took out 5 lymphnodes. They thought that they had gotten it all. But right after the surgery h...Read More
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This journey has destroyed my confidence. I’m scared all the time, lost, uncertain and afraid. I wake up stressed and it continues through out the day. Everyday tasks make me want to break down and cry. I don’t know what’s happened to me. I just want it to be over,...Read More
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Hi there my name is Louise and this is my 8th year living with stage 4 breast metastatic cancer! Treatment for me has been responding really well, considering I’m in my 8th year and they gave me 5-7 I’m so grateful. So far I’ve had to have hip replacement as the c...Read More
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Three weeks ago I was admitted to hospital with breathing problems and found to have a pleural effusion. After testing, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (it’s been 14 years since my first diagnosis). Even though I am a category one patient I still have...Read More
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Hi, Greg here, im new to this community. I have an 11cm tumour in my liver and had a biopsy Mon 2 Sept. I meet with my specialist Wed 11 Sept. Has anyone out there had something similar? What was your outcome? Im dreading what the news might be, so hoping you reach...Read More
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I am currently undergoing herceptin injection probably just another 2 or 3 more injections left. I am now in and out of emergency hospital but could not find anything wrong with me. They perform ecg and chest X-ray every time and apparently my oxygen levels is ...Read More
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I am now undergoing Phesgo and Radiotherapy and just found out that I have Covid and a strong fever, is it recommended that the Phesgo and Radiotherapy should be now interrupted or it can still be going on? Also, what foods and supplements are needed or are relevan...Read More
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I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and a moment that shattered my world. Fear and confusion consumed me, until I found Uhapo Health Services, from the very first call, they guided me with compassion and clarity. Their cancer care coach team helped me to understand...Read More
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