Christine, I'm shocked. Not nearly so much as you I'm sure. I hope you have good people around you to help at the moment. We're always here if you need someone to chat to or need to get something off your chest. ... View more

I'm saddened to read of your loss Soozii. May Phillip rest in peace. ... View more

Hi Soozii. I have been following your blog. Wishing you all the best during this difficuilt time. ... View more

Hi Christine, welcome to the forums. There's lots of tests to be done at the early stages of the journey and I'd say the doctors are being non-committal because they want to wait for more results from these tests before giving you solid advice. I know that doesn't make it any easier for you but perhaps it helps explain their actions.I though I should let you know, there's recently been an update to the carers section of this website. It now contains lots of info sheets to help your role as a carer. ... View more

Hi howells, just sent you a message privately. If you're having difficuilty following the literature on metastatic melanomas I can really recommend giving the Cancer Council Helpline a ring. If you have any specific questions feel free to post them up here and I'm sure someone will be able to help you ... View more

Hi gail, that's not good to hear. How long ago did your Mum get diagnosed?There are a few regular users here who have experience with Colon Cancer. Either firsthand or as carers. Most of the discussion for this you will find in the Bowel Cancer forums. I recommend you get in touch with Oldman (Kevin). He's a very helpful man ... View more

Hi Sandra, Welcome to the forums. How did your father's visit to the colorectal surgeon go? ... View more

Hi Margro,This website might be o f use to you if you need to plan a trip on your bathroom days http://www.toiletmap.gov.au/ ... View more

Hi Mollie,I think Margro will be able to give you good advice, but I do know that eating can become a bit of a chore after a whipple operation. Your sense of taste can change and foods can begin to taste metallic or just different and unpleasant. Try adding flavours to food like salt, garlic, cheese, spices, chutneys, pickles, sugar ... experiment till you find something your Dad likes. Lots of smaller meals are probably the go too. Has your Dad tried nutrition supplement powders like sustagen? These don't replace meals but can sometimes help people regain weight. ... View more

Hi Mollie,Welcome to the forums. This site was only launched on Tuesday this week so that's why there aren't so many posts. There are a few in the general forum from when we were testing but that's about it so far.Stay positive - there is hope and you're not alone. ... View more