Yay! Good going mate. Let's hope the rest of your treatment goes this smoothly. How's the family at home? (wife and dog).   -s ... View more

Hi layla84, How did your treatment go on Monday? -s ... View more

Sorry - 2nd post already.   Personally, and I've spoken with a few people about it, chemo, generally, is worse than surgery. After surgery you might be bloody sore afterwards (I was, and I had quite major surgery), but over time you get better. Chemo gets worse over time. So post surgery, just keep asking for more drugs mate. You'll be fine. That's my advise.   Have you discussed yet what chemo they are going to be giving you? Same as last time or are they going to change it?   -s ... View more

Hi PhilPepper, Sorry, I don't know how I missed this post. I know we messaged a while ago so I was looking out for an update but I completely missed your post. Then just saw this post. Mate that sucks that it's come back.   Like you say, there's not really any point being angry or bitter about it. It is what it is. Getting frustrated isn't going to help you any. But I can certainly appreciate the emotional upheaval of going home on surgery day. Ouch.   I'm not too sure what the pluses and minuses are of having chemo/surgery first. I know what some times they try to shrink the cancer first before surgery. In my case, I had surgery first because my large bowel was almost completely obstructed.   I'm glad to hear that you're dealing with it OK (at least from the sounds of it) . So, if you're back in hospital on Thursday, you'll post and let us know how you went on Friday (kidding - wishful thinking). Best of luck mate. If you need something, let me know.   -s ... View more

Hi Tarn29, If you're bleeding, then yes, you need to get it checked out. It might be haemorrhoids it might not. I'm sorry, I don't think that anyone here is going to be telling you one way or the other. Best bet is to start by making an appointment with your GP.  Discuss with her/him your concerns and symptoms I'm sure they can tell if there is a need for further investigation.   At 23 yo, chances are it's not cancer, but you never know. But either way, bleeding like that needs to be investigated.   Let us know how you go.   -s ... View more

Hi Layla84, Please ask away. How/why does it feel weird? I guess it will depend on where/why you've had treatment and the nature of that treatment. Some times the symptoms will get better in time.   Sean ... View more

Hi layla84, How is your treatment going?  It must be so difficult to go through. How much more treatment do you have left? Is the end in sight or so you have a while to go?   -s     ... View more

Hi Laylay84 I'm very sorry that you are going through this. It's difficult. It's overwhelming. It's amazing the odds and the illnesses that people have managed to get through. I believe you can do this.   I would strongly advise you to call lifeline. https://www.lifeline.org.au/131114/     ... View more

@KristenmI have the link to the private facebook group for you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/297964345115172 ... View more

Hi Kristenm, Just to confirm something that is already mentioned in the flyer you have there. This is a support group for people who are no longer receiving treatment for cancer. If the potential members are still receiving treatment, then this isn't an appropriate support group for them.  Sorry for any inconvience.   -s ... View more