Here is the link again, hopefully highlight in orange ready for you to click on to get to the page directly! http://www.cancerconnections.com.au/content/learn-advocacy-skills ... View more

Hi Nikki At present I don't think we collect age related information. I'll ask Qld and SA to put information on the site - they know about it. Regards Sailor I must go down to the seas again 
to the lonely sea and sky 
 And all I ask is a tall ship 
and a star to steer her by ... View more

Hi again Maria, thanks for sharing your experience. its is nice that you are able to be at home, in a nice relaxed environment and be able to connect with your children at this time. Its funny, when I was diagnosed, i was horrified at the thought of how much of our lives are taken up with work and I really did not see the point in it all. but 7 years on, i am busy again, yet a great positive aspect of me having had cancer, is that this illness reminds me to keep balance and relax as well. As for suggestions, like Raul said, you just being here and participating on the various segments of this site will definitely help others. Another thing that comes to mind when referring to 'how I can help others' is whether you might be interested in doing an interview for the 'In Focus' series that the Cancer Council are about to run, specifically to help inform and help other YACs. Follow this link and have a peep 🙂 http://www.cancerconnections.com.au/content/podcasts-looking-volunteers Nikki 🙂 ... View more

Hi Gailleseive I'm just wondering why you have posted this blog as part of a blog about young adults and cancer. Like breast cancer the average age for diagnosis of prostate cancer is late 60's and the distribution does tail down '40's for certain at risk groups. But it is hardly a cancer that affects young adults. As for PSA testing, it would appear that for every study that indicates that PSA screening would be an advantage, there is another one that indicates that it would be of no advantage. Part of the problem is rather dumb use of the PSA test and the rush to treatment of PSA is elevated. Cheers Sailor An incorrectly identified mark is a hazard, not an aid, to navigation. Alton B. Moody ... View more

I became pregnant and found out I had cancer while pregnant, went through surgery and treatment pregnant as well... I would love to get pregnant again, I have not heard from my Dr if I can still but he talked about I could have children again if I wanted so we have been trying and will keep on trying for a year or so until we look into fertility but I had my cycle during my cancer treatment after my son was born so I'm hoping and praying I can still.. ... View more

I just found an online cancer terminology dictionary: http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary Its got a definition for just about everything. Here's the definition for survivor: survivor (ser-VY-ver) "One who remains alive and continues to function during and after overcoming a serious hardship or life-threatening disease. In cancer, a person is considered to be a survivor from the time of diagnosis until the end of life." ... View more

Hi Butterfly, Wonderful news about your ct scan result. It is really great to hear some good news. Molly ... View more

Hi, any one interested in chatting about leukaemia related issues? n ... View more

Hi, I have just been told I have CLL and my count is 4.7. This came from out of the blue as I am a very healthy person. They say there is no treatment other than to just watch and take good care of my diet etc. Can anyone tell me where is the best research on CLL and how bad is 4.7 best wishes to all ... View more