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Chemotherapy

Hi was diagnosed in October 2016 with Multiple myeloma. Have been on oral chemo "Hydrea" ever since with dosage increasing usually following blood tests. My hematologist has just contacted me 2 day this treatment is no longer working. Need 2 go onto "Interferon...Read More

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Femara side effects?

Hi, I have had my chemo, radiation etc but it's not until I started on meds - aromasin, then arimidex, and now femara that I seem to have days when I cry on & off all day for no reason. Has anyone else experienced this problem at all? & any suggestions on what I ca...Read More

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Post Bowel Cancer Surgery

Hello...I had colorectal surgery 12 months ago and subsequence chemo treatment for bowel cancer. During the process I had an ileostomy and I've now been informed that should I wish to do so - I can have a stoma reversal procedure - which means I no longer have to h...Read More

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BRAF meds

I have started taking BRAF meds for metastasised melanoma, anyone with any experiences please? My mets are in the brain, lung, and liver.Kerri

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Suction device in Melbourne

Does anyone know where I can hire a portable medical suction device from in Melbourne, (to help with excess oesophageal mucus)?or buy one on a Saturday? Have looked up medical equipment hire online and asking a few places but they mainly do mobility aids etc. DESP...Read More

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Sydney - Prostate cancer information evening - 10 May 2018 6pm

Hi all, St George Prostate Cancer Support Group is hosting a PROSTATE CANCER INFORMATION EVENING in Kogarah, Sydney on Thursday10 May 2018 at 6pm. Attached is a flyer with further information and a request to register by tomorrow 3/5/2018. Topics include test...Read More

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accupuncture with lymph nodes removed

Hi, I have had my lymph nodes removed in 1 arm. I have been having accupuncture to help my body even b4 cancer. I told my accupuncturist no needles in my left arm, but the other day she put a needle in my arm, I told her to take it out. Should I be worried? What ca...Read More

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Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation

I've just signed in, hope to actively participate in the forum. Was diagnosed with extensive small cell lung cancer in the end of May and so far I feel better than before the diagnosis, in spite of 5 cycles of chemo (no major side effects). My doctor mentioned radi...Read More

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Lets talk about Lymphoedema

Have you ever experienced lymphoedema? We'd love to hear about your experience, as sharing your story helps others who may be going through the same or similar What is Lymphoedema? It's a swelling, known as oedema, that happens when lymph fluid bulds up in tissu...Read More

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Cycling Into The Bin

Hi, my name is Bob, a 43-year-old Scottish Artist lost in Australia. In the last 18 months I've gone from zero health problems to having had a stroke, a heart operation, internal haemorrhaging and stage three Bowel Cancer. Post surgery, I'm now currently undergoing...Read More

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