Dear @Zen,   I am very sorry for your loss. Sixteen years is a long time to share each other's lives. I hope that you are surrounded by loving support on Friday.    Thank you for reaching out to this Online Community. We are here for you.   Please get in touch with our Information and Support line consultants on 131120 if you would like support in relation to your own diagnosis and treatment.   Kind regards, Margaret Online Community admin team   ... View more

Thank you for sharing your story with us @Gill65   It sounds like you have had a very difficult time with your diagnosis and treatment, but also some excellent care from your treating team.   Please keep us updated periodically with how you are getting on. Sharing your experiences can be very helpful for others affected by cancer.    Kind regards, Margaret Online Community admin team ... View more

Thank you @CaptainAustrali.   Powerful words for those who have arrived in this community seeking support. It's great to have you here.   Margaret Online Community admin team ... View more

Hi Kady,   I'm sorry to hear about the situation for your brother. It sounds like you are being very supportive of him during this confusing time.   I'm not sure what information you have had access to since his diagnosis, but if you haven't seen this information on lung cancer diagnosis and treatment, it might be helpful for you and your family. You can also download the publications Understanding Lung Cancer, Caring for Someone with Cancer, and if your brother has treatment, this link on cancer treatment might provide some helpful information.   Please do call Cancer Council Information and Support line on 131120 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) with any questions you might have and to find out what support options are there for you and your brother.    Take care, Margaret Online Community admin team ... View more

Hi Leisa,   Thank you for your contributions to the this community. I'm just wondering how things are for you now, a few weeks after your father's death and funderal.    If you haven't seen them already, Cancer Council has some resources that may be helpful, on the experience of grief.  Please click here to access the page.  There is also our publication on Understanding Grief which you can view online or download.   Please take care, Margaret Online Community admin team ... View more

Hi @Beautlady,   Thank you for sharing your experience here. It sounds like an incredibly difficult time for you, and frustrating to have a lack of treatment options for the tumours in your brain. It must be hard for you to share your difficult prognosis and I hope that it helps to know that this community cares.    In her reply to your post, it's clear that @PENNY21's strong faith has been very helpful for her. For many other community members, coping can be enhanced by turning to others for support, to chat with and feel connected to.   Please take care @Beautlady and let us know how things are going for you.    Margaret Online Community admin ... View more

Hi @pdjones,   That's great. The link to get involved is in Kate's post.   Kind regards, Margaret Online Community Admin team ... View more

Hi @sophiewilson019,   Thanks for posting. You may also be interested in this article from Oncology News which looks at the current evidence for cannabis use in cancer: Does cannabis cure cancer? We asked an expert.   "Let’s start by asking what the medical efficacy might be. Contrary to what most people believe, medical uses of cannabis have been widely studied. A 2017 review by the National Academy of Science looked at over 10,000 studies. They found evidence for some applications of cannabis, including managing chronic pain and spasms associated with multiple sclerosis. There was also good evidence that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, can reduce the nausea caused by chemotherapy. Indeed, a synthetic form of THC, called dronabinol, has been prescribed for just this use for decades. But, crucially, there is zero evidence that cannabis has any curative or even helpful impact on cancer, despite enthusiastic claims to the contrary."   Kind regards, Margaret Online community admin team ... View more

Hi Matea,   Thank you for reaching out to this Online Community. I have sent you a welcome message by email, but thought I might post a link here that might be helpful for you and your Aunty with decisions around her treatment.    This Cancer Council resource Making decisions about your care discusses access to health systems in Australia. Deciding on Specialist Care helps with the process of choosing a specialist.   You might also find it helpful to call the Cancer Council Information and Support line on 131120 to discuss how best to support your Aunty with services that may be available in your area. A GP who your family feels comfortable with can help with choosing specialists for treatment.    Best wishes to you and your Aunty. Margaret Online Community admin team ... View more

Hi Tegan,   Thanks for your post. I sent you a welcome email but thought I might also post a reply here too.   As well as other challenges, carers often find the changes to their relationships very difficult during this period.  This page on the Cancer Council website may be helpful with information, practical and emotional support services for people caring for someone with cancer.   Take care of yourself, Margaret ... View more