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Recurring lung nodule

I had a lung lobectomy 9 months ago. They removed my bottom right lobe. They said I had stage 1 cancer non small cell. Today they called and said the found a new nodule on my upper left lung. I think this news is bothering me worse than the first time. They ...Read More

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I've (tentatively) managed to beat my head & neck SCC

Hi There I thought I'd share my story in case it gives some hope to people just diagnosed, or currently dealing with treatment. In September last year, I was diagnosed with aggressive, late stage squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil. I remember it vividly. A white...Read More

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Please introduce yourself

Welcome to the Cancer Council Online Community! These forums are a safe place for anyone affected by cancer to seek information and support, as well as to tell your stories and share your experiences with others. We'd also love to get to know you. Reply to this...Read More

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Stomach cancer

Hi, I'm 40 years old and was diagnosed with stomach cancer in August. I don't have any risk factors, just unlucky I guess. I am due to have my 4th round of chemotherapy, and surgery is planned for November. I'm also a mother of two young kids. I'm terrified about ...Read More

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Scammers and Predators

Hey, I haven't noticed this mentioned anywhere, so I thought I'd do it myself. From time-to-time, I think these forums are haunted by scammers and predators. Identity theft, romance scamming, it's become very much a part of every-day life now (which I think is a h...Read More

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Looking for advice

Hey everyone my name is Anthoney, and I'm 28 years old. I've lost 4 immediate family members to cancer, and I'm looking for advice. Last year I had surgery to have my gallbladder removed, because they found a mass of stones after I went to the ER due to experiencin...Read More

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Hair growing back

My hair is starting to grow back & my scalp keeps getting hot, can someone explain why & what can I do.

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Someone doing chemotherapy currently...NHLymphoma stage IV

Hello. I was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma grade a stage iv 2017it began to metastasize Earlier this year. Now has changed to the grade b status.im doing the chemo now and know absolutely no one to just bounce questions off of. Thanks and look forward to ...Read More

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Prostate Ca

Hi all, my wonderful 60 yr old husband was diagnosed with Stage 3 (I think) prostate Ca. He had a Gleason score of 7. Had Robotic prostatectomy ealry December last year. Unfortunately at the surgery the surgeon found it had escaped a tad! His PSA never went to zero...Read More

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Coming to terms with the diagnosis

I was diagnosed with small bowel cancer 7 weeks ago. It has metastasised, so I now have it my peritoneum as well. I've had the first of 6 rounds of chemo to be followed by a Peritonectomy and then another 6 rounds of chemo. The thing is, I don't feel sick. It's ...Read More

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