Hi folks   I have just hit the 15 month mark. I celebrated with another colonoscopy. I known champagne, beer or cake are more common celebratory methods, but not for me. No sir. A good solid week of bowel preparation and a camera up the butt is the best way to celebrate.    Had it not been for a global pandemic, I'd have had it on the 12 month anniversary. Better late than never.   So, post colonoscopy, what can I say? I'm still cancer free. Also my recent blood works  came back clear as well. The surgeon got to check out his handy work... from the inside, so he's happy.   It wasn't all good news. They found a new polyp which was removed, so it shows that they are going to just keep coming. I'll be going through the process for the rest of my hopefully long life. Still, it can't take away the positive news.    I hope others are getting some reassuring news.   all the best folk!       ... View more

Hello @SonyaPerth and welcome to our community.   Someone here may well have had this treatment or something similar. Hopefully someone chimes in soon.   How is your Mum doing?   -Kate ... View more

Sending hugs to you @debra72 and welcome to the community, you are not alone here ❤️   -Kate ... View more

Great to know, Thanks for sharing Karina. Regards ... View more

hi iam in australia my husband has just been told he has anal cancer and he has 6weeks of chemo and radiation then see if he needs operation iam very worried cause it sounds big hope it shrinks hope your dad gets through it all the best my husband is 64  ... View more

Sorry to hear that @Andy1!   Have you spoken with Fair Trading at all? Might be good for getting some advice.   Or another organisation who might be able to assist - the Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service. You can give them a call on 8117-3700 to find your local service or visit their website: tenants.org.au    -Kate Cancer Council Online Community Manager ... View more

Hello @willowcoco and welcome to the community!   That must be really tough on you, caring for your Mum ❤️   Have you given 13 11 20 a call? They may be able to recommend some services or things to get some help for you at home, and make some recommendations for your Mum as well.   I'm also sending you an email with some information as well.   -Kate ... View more

Dear Kate,   Many thanks.   I hope you're doing well also!   If you happen to suffer from depression, I could suggest a book that might help.   Best wishes, Larry ... View more

Agreed 100%. All Doctors and nursing staff at SCGH in Perth were truly wonderful to my husband before and after Whipple.   ... View more

Well, its now been over 2 and a half years since I was diagnosed with a SCC on one of my tonsils and a secondary in some of the lymph nodes in my neck. Visited Lifehouse (RPA) for a regular check and all still good and "nothing to see here".   So how am I feeling now? I fel good as weight is back on and normality has returned. I count my blessings as I know I have had it easy compared to others. That said, I'm reminded that something went on in my throat as I still have periodic changes in my mouth chemistary (radiation side effect on producing saliver), and swallowing some foods isn't as easy as it was pre-SSC as the structure of my throat feels narrower or al least changed. But I am extrememly thankful for the devotion, attention and care I recieved at Lifehouse to realise this outcome.  ... View more