Hi @Nicko1    Thanks for reaching out. Yes we are still running the Reclaim Life Program.    Please give Cancer Council a call on 13 11 20 and let them know that you are interested in registering for our reclaim life program.    Take Care Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator  ... View more

Hi @Dre75,    I am very sorry to hear about your diagnosis and waiting for further results.    It can be incredibly stressful waiting for results. Cancer Council has developed some information and resources that may be helpful on emotions and cancer that may be helpful.    Please also feel free to call our information and support line on 13 11 20 and speak to one of our health professionals.    Perhaps others in the forum could share what helped them navigate diagnosis and waiting for results?   Take care, Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator  ... View more

Dear @heathre1    I am so very sorry to hear what you have experienced both with your husband's cancer and the loss of your home and business. Thank you for sharing your story and for reaching out for support.   We have an information and support line that is free anywhere in Australia and our health professionals would be happy to take your call and offer support on 13 11 20.   It can be really helpful to talk about how you're feeling with a professional, as it can help give you some support as a Carer.    I hope you are able to do some small things for yourself that makes it a little easier to manage the very difficult situation you are in.    Take care, Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator    ... View more

Hi @Mary60 and @Vanessak391    I am very sorry to hear about the progression of both of your cancers.    At Cancer Council we do have a nation wide telephone support group for people with Advanced Cancer. It is a very supportive group and is facilitated by trained counsellors at the Cancer Council.    Please call 13 11 20 and ask about our telephone support group for Advanced Cancer.    Here is some useful information about Advanced Cancer that may be helpful.    Take care, Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator ... View more

Hi @kyleeae  I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It can be a very stressful and overwhelming time when you are first diagnosed.  Here is some useful information about Emotions and Cancer and a link to our "coping toolbox" at Cancer Council.  We also have an information and support helpline that can be really helpful to speak to one of our health professionals about how you are feeling, and they have various support services they could offer to you. Please feel free to call them on 13 11 20.    Perhaps others in the forum could share about how they felt when they were first diagnosed and what they found helpful in coping through that difficult time?   Take care, Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator  ... View more

Hi @Richard1 ,    Thank you for sharing your experience with diagnosis. It is such a shock and trauma to receive a cancer diagnosis. It can be helpful to talk about it, and share your experience with others.  Please know that you can call our information and support line and speak to a health professional at Cancer Council on 13 11 20.  Here is also a helpful fact sheet on emotions and cancer.    Perhaps others would like to share their experience with diagnosis?   Warmly,  Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator  ... View more

Hi @Colorectalcan ,  Thank you for sharing this important story about early detection. I wonder how this impacts how you speak to others in your life about having cancer screenings?   Warmly, Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator  ... View more

Hi @Stevie,    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It sounds like you are a very resilient person with everything you have managed over the years. What amazing strength and perseverance you must have.  It also sounds like it could be a good idea to speak to someone about how you are feeling. Your medical team or GP are a great starting point in sharing how you are feeling and would be able to offer support. Lifeline are a 24/7 support line that can be contacted on 13 11 14 to speak to a confidential support person. Our Cancer Council Information and Support Line can be contacted on 13 11 20. Our health professionals would be happy to take your call.    Speaking to someone about how you are feeling can make a tremendous impact on how you are feeling. I do encourage you to reach out.    Take care,  Felicity Supportive Care Specialist CCNSW  ... View more

Hi @Mel7000 ,    I'm so sorry chemo has been such a challenging experience for you. Many people I speak to find waiting for scans extremely challenging. "Scan-xiety" doesn't really cover the sense of uncertainty that it sounds like you are experiencing. Be gentle with yourself. It sounds like you are doing your best to be present. Engaging in things you enjoy and having small projects can be helpful.  If you are in Australia please know that you can call Cancer Council Information and Support Line on 13 11 20 and speak to one of our health professionals for support. Cancer Council also has a useful booklet on Emotions and Cancer.    This forum is a wonderful place to connect with others who understand. Perhaps others can share their experience?   Take Care,  Felicity Supportive Care Specialist CCNSW  ... View more

Hi @Skips,    I'm very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Its great you have reached out to the forum as there is a wealth of support and wisdom in this group. Getting a new diagnosis is an incredibly challenging time. If you feel it would be supportive please know that you can call Cancer Council on 13 11 20 and speak to a health professional on our information and support line. They are able to provide general information, emotional support and possible referrals to our services.    Take care,  Felicity Cancer Council Supportive Care Team  ... View more