Hello Ginni, I am sorry to hear your cancer has returned, and I am glad you have decided to join the online community for support and information. While we wait for other members to share their experience with breast cancer and how it has affected their skin, I would like to share some information about breast cancer symptoms. You will also find a PDF file you can download "Understanding Breast Cancer "   https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/breast-cancer/symptoms/   Warm regards Susana Cancer Council Online Community Moderator     ... View more

Hello Mdhelin, Thank you very much for reaching out, I hope other members can provide you with some information and  their experience managing digestion pain. I would like to share some links that provide  information that I hope you can find uselful.   Managing pain in pancreatic cancer https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/pancreatic-cancer/advanced-cancer/     Neuroendocrine tumour pain.   https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Understanding-Neuroendocrine-Tumours-2021.pdf   Understanding cancer pain https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Understanding-Cancer-Pain-2021.pdf   Kind regards Susana Cancer Council Online Community Moderator ... View more

Hello Nic777, Welcome to the online community, I am glad to know you are supporting your brother through this difficult time.  I hope other members can share some of their experiences  with you, on how they cope with side effects from chemo and radiation treatment.   I would like to share some  links below, on how to  treat oral side effects caused by treatments https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/mouth-health-and-cancer-treatment/oral-side-effects/   Mouth and throat problems due to radiation https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/radiation-therapy/side-effects/mouth-and-throat-problems/   Taking care of your mouth during treatment. https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/managing-cancer-side-effects/mouth-health-and-cancer-treatment/mouth-care-during-treatment/   Kind regards Susana Cancer Council Online Community Moderator     ... View more

Hello Julia85, Thanks for reaching out, I am very sorry to hear about your long history of health issues. I can see it has been a long, and painful journey, I hope you have the support of family and friends, as they can make this journey a bit more bearable for your. If you need to talk to someone about all the things you have expressed in this post, please call our information and support line on 131120, to find out if one of our services is suitable for you. This line will be open during the holiday period, (except public holidays) from 9 to 5pm. You can also call Lifeline on 131114. Please remember we are here for you    Warm wishes Susana Cancer Council Online Community Moderator ... View more

Hello Mum40, I am so very sorry to hear about your mum's diagnosis and your struggle to cope with it. This a very difficult time for your mum and for you as well. You need to stay strong to help your mum as she will need all the love and support form family and close friends.   Please call our support line on 131120, to talk to one of our professional consultants, to check what services are there for you and for your mum if needed. Wishing you both all the best.   Warm regards Susana Cancer Council  Online Community Moderator ... View more

Hello Courtney11892, I am so sorry to hear about your mum's diagnosis, thank you very much for reaching out and for caring for her. I will leave you a link below about questions that can be asked to a doctor about stomach cancer, and also some information about chemotherapy, side effects, and what to expect. I hope you can find them useful. If you have any clinical questions please do not hesitate to call Cancer Council information and support line on 13 11 20.   https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Question-checklist-Stomach-Cancer-2021.pdf   https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/stomach-cancer/treatment/chemotherapy/   Kind regards Susana Cancer Council Online Community Moderator ... View more

Hello hallh187, I would like to thank you for your post and support, but in order to protect your safety and privacy I had to remove your telephone number;  as this is a public post, visible to members and non-members of the Online Community.    Kind regards Susana Cancer Council Online Community Moderator ... View more

Hi Ange53, I am so sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis. I hope other members can share their personal experiences and how do they cope every day. If you live in Australia and need some help, please call our information and support line on 131120.   Warm Wishes Susana Cancer Council Online Community Moderator ... View more

Antt00, I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. If you live in Australia  I would like to suggest calling our telephone and information line on 131120, to see how can we help you. You can also contact Canteen for support. https://www.canteen.org.au/   Warm regards Susana ... View more

Hi Jennifer66, Yes you are right, a lot of information to assimilate, I am glad to hear that you have the opportunity to explore other treatment options. I wish you all the best with that 🙂 In the meantime, if you have any questions about your diagnosis, treatment or symptoms, please call our information and support line on 131120 (Monday to Fridays between 9-5pm). Warm regards Susana   ... View more