See you there Tassie. ... View more

Hi Caroline, welcome to the site. You may like to join the Gynocological Cancer Group. This is a group of members from this site that have all had some form of Gynocological cancer. We have a monthly online chat (the next one is set for 7pm on Monday 5th November) that is very informative and very friendly. If you woul like to join in, please apply to become a member, then join us on the 5th for our chat. Leah ... View more

As Rich suggested, push for a PET scan. It was how my cancer was discovered. I was admitted to Monash with an autoimmune disease. I had CAP scans, MRI's, you name it. It was the PET scan that picked up my cancer at its onset. God knows where I would be now without it. Even though I have private health cover, my haematologist wrote the referral and the scan was bulk billed. It only took a week to get an appointment. They inject you with a radioactive isotope and leave you to lay quietly on a bed for an hour before they run the scan. The isotopes are attracted to, and attach themselves to abnormal cells in your body, and the scan picks up the clusters. Try for a second opinion from another doctor. Maybe they will refer your father for a Pet scan. I hope things improve for your family soon. ... View more

Here is a direct link for you Silly. Www.1uponcancer.com/2012/09/14/cancer-etiquette-101/ ... View more

Welcome to the site Tiah. You will find a lot of help and support here...I know I did when I first joined. If you look under the section for 'Groups', you will find one that is for those of us who have, or are currently dealing with gynaecological cancers. This group holds monthly online chats that are helpful, informative, supporting, inspiring....needi go on. It's good to joe able to chat with others how know what you are going through, and understand exactly where you're at. I'm sure you will find yourself a place here. The Rowan ... View more

You are going to love 'Relay' Rubes. And it doesn't matter how fast you walk, so long as you keep the baton moving. I helped out with our local one earlier this year and had an absolute ball!! I hope ou have a decent tent to camp in...lol Good luck! ... View more

Congratulations Carmel! I've only just passes my first anniversary, and like Allycat, I was unlucky to get cancer but lucky that they found it early. My take on things is that I am cancer free at the moment, but you never know if it will return or not, so make the most of life whilst you can! Keep yourself busy just enjoying life!, ... View more

Welcome to the site,ChickenSoup. I found this site very helpful when I first set out on my cancer journey. Harker - try straining your broth through muslin to get it as clear as possible (I got the tip from one of Hestons shows on TV). Good luck and best wishes to ou both! ... View more

Thank you for the tips. This is the holiday I promised myself whilst in hospital, post surgery. I've already started planning things..... I'm not travelling until February. I'm a little bit too organised for my own good. ... View more

Hi Eva, I have sent you a private message with the details of a company in Melbourne who custom make bras for Women who have had mastectomies. If you live in another state, they may be able to refer you to a similar service closer to your area. Good luck. Rowan ... View more