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Bugger!

So, I have Prostate cancer age 55, did the watch and wait thing and now get the news it has got to come out, have opted for trial robotic surgery at Royal Brisbane but not sure whether I will be a candidate (bit of a lottery). So now I wait for dates, I guess that ...Read More

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Lymphoma - continuing employment during treatment

This is very early days for me. I was only diagnose with Lymphoma 3 days ago, currently waiting for biopsy results and staging. I am currently off work as I have had a nasty saliva gland infection (which was how this cancwr was discovered), and am also recovering f...Read More

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Hi, Lung carcinoid

Hi, I've had a left lower lobectomy for a 1cm typical carcinoid in March 2013. I just want to be in touch in case and, if I can help anyone, I'm here.

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Chemo questions

Hey all, i just wondered if anyone can help. I have had surgery for bowel cancer and so far one round of chemo, which finished about 4 days ago. On the night I had the CADD taken off I felt pretty average and at about 10.30 woke up with sweating, chest pain, weakne...Read More

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Hi, I'm new at this...

Hey, thanks for having me in the group. I was diagnosed with a 4cm mass in the top part of my bowel about eight weeks ago. It's been a whirlwind of blood tests, doc appointments, surgery and now chemo. Had my first round yesterday and today. It's scary, I'm just do...Read More

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Hi new here !

Heh 52 yo male diagnosed 4 weeks ago advanced prostate cancer spread to bones & lymph nodes Had biopsy Gleason Score of 10 PSA 46 !! My life has been turned upside down in 4 weeks Endless Drs ,Specialists & X Ray Appointments Have started Hormone Therapy &start...Read More

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Arimidex v Underactive Thyroid

Hi. I have been recently diagnosed with 'Underactive' thyroid and wonder if there is anyone else taking Arimidex which has been diagnosed with the same.

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any advice???

Hi I am 42 and just been diagnosed with breast cancer in my left breast. I had breast surgery - wide local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy on May the 1st. I am extremely lucky to have kept my breast and just have the cancer removed an no trace on any cancer...Read More

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Esophagus cancer

Hi all Was wondering if ther is anyone out there who may be going through the same thing as myself. I am into my 4th week of chemo for esophagus cancer.

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Hi , well I'm here now what?

Hi to all, I'm a single mum 44 with 3 daughters 20, 19 and 16, just started my first of 6 cycles of RChop , I've had a headache for 3 days , I don't know if it's the chemo or that fact I've given smoking away to help my recovery and prevent infections. I work in e...Read More

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