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I'm having 7 weeks radiation treatment plus 3 chemo treatments interspersed... As of current plan my last treatment is around middle of May... I'm at that stage that even drinking water is painful... I hold saliva in my mouth for as long as I can because obviously ...Read More
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New to these forums, my name is Cary, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in july of last year, soon after having an unsuccessful whipples.After many ERCP the doctor thought veins and arteries would be clear, they were not, so he had to close me back up. After h...Read More
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Hi all I have a Cancer/healing blog and just posted about Cancer and fertility. I am left infertile after treatment and know it can be a hard thing to deal with so I am sharing how I am coping with this - I hope it can help you too! Here's the link. https://www.thesanasoul.com.au/post/cancer-and-fertility...Read More
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Hi alljust wondering if anyone has experienced the cyberknife and if they experienced any pain or side effects? On Wednesday I’m getting a seed implanted in the middle of my lung tumour. Once the seed has settled I will be booked in to have this cyberknife procedu...Read More
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I had this procedure over 5 weeks ago now. Given the enormity of the procedure and the lifelong dietary and possible other changes it would entail, I did consider not having it and just letting the cancer have its way, but here I am now. I know it's early days yet ...Read More
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Hi everyone, thanks for taking the time to read my post and what a wonderful community there is on this page I am 32, have 3 beautiful very young children and am prettified of my upcoming appt with the oral surgeon.. I have smoked since about 15 but have given up t...Read More
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I am 62 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year and underwent a radical prostatectomy in October where they discovered the cancer had spread further than the prostate itself (localised spread at that stage) and there were some complications following surg...Read More
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Hi. I'm a head and neck cancer person... have just had 7 weeks of radiation plus 3 chemo sessions involving sitting in that chair for 5 hours each time I am one week out of treatment. Yes I'd say this has been the worst week for me. I can actaully handle the p...Read More
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Researchers at the University of Sydney are inviting you to participate in a study that seeks to explore individuals’ experiences of care after colorectal cancer treatment.
Who can take part?
Adults (≥18 years) who have completed primary (first-line) treatment...Read More
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Hi everyone.
My name is India and about a month ago I had a full thyroidectomy.
My recovery has been good and I'm finding the thyroxine to be working well (have been changed from 150mg to 100mg) but my doctor has now referred me to the royal Brisbane hospital to ...Read More
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