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Oesophagus (food tube)

Got diagnosed with lower oesohagal cancer back in December 2008. Makes eating sometimes painful. I've either gotta chew heaps or avoid food like bread and steak that's going to stick to it.I'm on ECF chemo from Feb 4th to early April 2009 to reduce the tumour befor...Read More

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Nauseous before chemo

Hello everyone, I have ovarian cancer and I’m 47, the doctor thought that he could remove the tumor on my ovary so I went through surgery but unfortunately the tumor is too big so he sewed me back up and I start chemo tomorrow, September 27. Ever since I have surge...Read More

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Surgery

Can someone explain why you need to have surgery if chemo shrinks the cancer to nothing

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Menopause

Particularly in the mornings I'm getting quite a hot feeling on the back, I've mentioned this to my Oncologist & he said he thinks it might be because my ovaries are shutting down due to Menopause, can you suggest anything I can do for it.MMM

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Practical help whilst undergoing surgery

How does one prepare your family for surgery? I'm due for laparotomy in November and will be in hospital for at least a week. Hubby is working full time (also dealing with his emotions re my treatment/ diagnosis). Two young children at school. I'm worried for my fi...Read More

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Dealing with symptoms of advanced cancer

A diagnosis of advanced cancer can bring many physical challenges. Cancer Council NSW’s podcast series The Thing About Advanced Cancer focuses on three common symptoms of advanced cancer – breathlessness, delirium and pain.“Managing Breathlessness when Cancer is Advanced...Read More

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Sore throat and coughs

I finished my 4th chemo 2,5 weeks ago, and am having a 4 weeks break before surgery. But, I have developed a sore throat and coughs, no fever. My kids and husband were sick. Wondering if there's any helpful remedies.

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Experiences of Chemo for mesothelioma.

I am an 83 yr old male with stage three Mesothelioma, and I will be seeing my Oncologist next week to discuss whether to have Chemo or not, anybody else's experiences would be appreciated.I am very fit for my age, that is why I am being offered this, as usually I a...Read More

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Ace / compression bandages after double mastectomy

Hi, new to community. Does anyone know how to wrap chest after double mastectomy? Took off at hospital before I left, rewrapped by nurse and I don't believe it was the same as initial wrap. My husband has wrapped me, but would feel slot better if I knew there wa...Read More

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Bowel cancer

Hi Guys,Im a new by to this site. Been on chemo since jan 2019. Unfortunately I have the one that never goes away, it got my bowel, liver and 1 lung but am having a bit of a win, got it under control it seems but could be different tomorrow as we all know. I’m stru...Read More

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