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Hi all,Its my first post,I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 although I’m a healthy person but living 5 years of continuous stress.is there anybody there having same type.i would like to feel I’m not alone,feels so lonely and struggling to be strong enough...Read More
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So, two and a half years into my life with renal (kidney) cancer, immunotherapy is underway. Nivolumab and Ipilimumab have been used to treat melanoma in recent years and is now being made available for renal cancer patients. It was only introduced to the PDS four ...Read More
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I am new here. I was placed on Yervoy and Opdivo to treat my lung cancer. After 4 months on this combination of these 2 drugs a PET scan showed tumors in lungs gone but was told I would have to be on immunology drugs for up to 2 years as that was the protocol. 4...Read More
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October is Australian Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s an opportunity to get to know a bit more about this form of cancer and its impact on those affected. Although both women and men can develop breast cancer, it’s rare in men and is the most common cancer a...Read More
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Hi allIn my Week 6 update vlog I've covered a few things that may help you navigate your radiation treatment. In my case it second time around for head/neck cancer, however this round is over my chest and shoulder so it may also help someone with breast or other c...Read More
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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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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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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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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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