August 2019
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I do love dog related posts!
So lovely to see all of your four-legged friends!! I am a dog person as well, but sadly we don't have dogs right now - miss my dachshunds dearly. Does a toddler count?
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August 2019
Remember to rug up over the next few days @PhilPepper, it's forecast to be a cold one!
For those of you just starting your chemo journey's and dealing with side effects, here are a few things you may like to read or listen to:
Understanding chemotherapy (pdf book)
Fatigue and cancer (pdf book)
Mouth health - very important, especially with oral side effects (pdf leaflet)
Taste and smell changes (pdf leaflet)
Appetite loss and nausea (podcast)
Managing cancer fatigue (podcast)
Managing cancer pain (podcast)
I highly recommend all our podcasts - they are recorded here in Sydney with the amazing Julie McCrossin who has had her own cancer experience.
We have a whole array of different publications - if you're in Australia, I am more than happy to arrange to have these sent out to you as sometimes a physical booklet is preferable. Just send me a private message or email onlinecommunity@nswcc.org.au with the ones you are interested in.
If you're overseas, you can download and read them all here.
Cheers,
Kate
Online Community Manager
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August 2019
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@PhilPepper wrote:
Hi Sch
Yes they removed a tumor. About 20cm of bowel. It started as stage 2, then became stage 2.5 sort of. Now they just call it stage 3. But still early in the stage 3 zone. 24 lymph nodes removed. Only 1 was cancerous, but it pushed me up to the next level. Chemo starts tomorrow.
Cheers
Phil
All the best with your chemo today @PhilPepper
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August 2019
1 Kudo
That's amazing news @Stacie!!
Am I right in assuming you are your Dad's carer? 🙂
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August 2019
Arts for Wellbeing is a series for patients and carers, being run at the Peter Mac Wellbeing Centre, to explore wellbeing through creative processes.
There will be opportunities to reflect, imagine, experiment with art materials and meet like-minded people. All patients are welcome along with their family members and carers.
Time: 12-1:30pm on Tuesdays
Where: Peter Mac Wellbeing Centre - Level 1, 305 Grattan St. Melbourne
Dates: 30th July, 13th August, 10th September, 8th October, 19th November and 17th December
Cost: Free
No skills required – all materials provided.
For more information or to RSVP: Please call (03) 8559 6260 or email WellBeingCentre@petermac.org
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August 2019
4 Kudos
Here's a photo of one of my dachshunds to cheer you up!
She was pretty unimpressed here after a big bath, definitely not a fan of water. She was the best dog though!
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July 2019
1 Kudo
Good to hear your recovery is progressing @Azjoetrucker!
How have you been this week?
Cheers,
Kate
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July 2019
Hi @praetorian and welcome,
How are you doing today?
You make like to check out this thread: Your experience with side effects from head & neck cancer treatment (radiation / mucositis). It's become the go-to place to discuss head and neck cancers and I think you will find it very helpful
Cheers,
Kate
Online Community Manager
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July 2019
1 Kudo
Hi @Georgie65 and welcome!
How are you doing today?
I've just sent you an email with some details of our Cancer Connect program, I think this would be a great option for you right now.
Sorry to hear you have not had much support, thankfully you have found us!! I also have scleroderma, though mine is localised, related conditions do cause problems
Have a look at my email and reply if you're interested, I can also have our Connect team chat to you about counselling
You are not alone now!
-Kate
Online Community Manager
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