No I haven't but thankfulfor your suggestion. I'll definitely check it out x ... View more

Just Pm'd you Tobi. xx ... View more

I haven’t read the full thread (sorry as I’m on a small arse phone) but CHEESE. Definitely one the the top 5 all time best inventions ever. ALL hail Cheese. ... View more

Hi Claire,   I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It’s a always a huge shock and you think why is this happening? how are you going now? Are you undergoing treatment?   I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer stage 3 in June last year at 36 years old. The only symptom I had was one irregular period and I was immediately at my GP. It took a similar time like you to get a diagnosis - 6 months for me. Leading up to that one irregular period, I was regular and didn’t have any symptoms, past pains (hardly got period pains), endometriosis etc. My GP said it was normal but I was suspect as it wasn't ‘normal’ for me. It took three visits until I got a internal scan which came up with a polyp so I had to book in a D&C. What prolonged the diagnosis was my doctor didn’t take my medical issues seriously and referred me to hospitals outside the catchment area. I was on waiting lists for two major hospitals, but were removed from their lists which they sent a notice via mail. It took over a month to wait to get those letters and I had to start again to get another referral. I went to a private hospital which was still a month wait to get an appointment for consultation. I waited another two weeks to get a D&C and during that time I believe my cancer developed.    I went through IvF, and a full hysterectomy in a month after and started a immunotherapy trial after 6 weeks of recovering.    Anxiety is sosmthing you definitely feel. However I felt my first 6 months was just about rolling with the punches, and dealing with what was next in terms of action plans and medical appointments. I found anxiety hit me closer just  shy of a year since diagnosis. I guess you have time to process everything then. I try to manage it by seeing a psychologist and exercising. I love walks too. I share my concerns with those close to me but I found handpicking a few is well worth it as some friends and family don’t completely understand or as supportive   and even though their intentions are good, they just don’t get it. I talk to those that I don’t feel guilty about sharing and am not filtered.   hope you’re doing well and please feel free to reach out if you need.   all the best! X   ... View more

You need to get off my page juanpablohernan. Stop advertising and selling to people that obviously are dealing with bigger things, So offensive ... View more

Hi Tobi   Lovely to e-meet you. Thanks for finding the time to get in touch. I am so sorry to hear what you've been through but by-golly your strength and resilience is impeccable. Congrats on your last chemo!  Must have been a relief but also it's tiring. How are you these days? I'm glad you're with us. Being here today is a blessing. I hope you're living your best life and have really good family and friends around you. It's so shit that the doctor didn't take you seriously. There really is an issue with some GPs and first instance medical practitioners that need to listen more and to take more interest in our symtoms. I had the same experience, off and on waiting lists. Even with private I still waited two months to see a surgeon and another three weeks to get surgery. I really think that was the time I developed cancer, and they didn't run scans for the 6 months I was waiting to see a specialist. I tell all my lady friends that no matter what you think might be nothing, have it checked out or get multiple opinions. How are you going physically and mentally? Would like to hear more about how you are and you're experiences if you're keen to keep in touch. I find it hard to meet people in a similar endomentrial boat, which I guess is a good thing. I'm here for support if you need. x     ... View more

  Hi Brightlights,   Thanks for getting in touch and sharing your experience with me. How are you going? (waving back) Cancer Connect sounds like a great resource. What kind of program is it? I'd love to get involved. I'm feeling better mentally these days. I have my moments. I've been doing surprisingly well since diagnosis, but had a virus and some aches that makes me freak a little as you would well know.   I'm sorry to hear that your mum is going through cancer at the moment. How is she holding up? and yes reminders of how things were like when you were there does create some PTSD. I have been seeing the psychologist at Peter Mac and I have been speaking on the phone to my psychologist who I've been seeing for 10 years. It's all been helpful but think it's also us changing our thoughts, and being stronger and more kind to ourselves.   Anyway, I hope youre well, and would love to keep in touch and hear more from you if you have the time of course! x     ... View more

Hi Brooke, It’s lovely to meet you. I’m sorry about your diagnosis but so good that you’re doing well. It’s hard navigating the social side of things with cancer. I’ve had a couple of friends drop off but also those that were persistently contacting me when I first got diagnosed, wanting to know what’s going on, but then slowly drop off when they know “you’re doing well,” you really  find out who you’re real friends are that’s for sure!  Also some people just don’t know how to deal with us. Cancer is not a journey from diagnosis to cure. It’s life long and we need support.   how are you going with treatment? How’s your prognosis now? What kind of cancer is it?   i allow myself to cry. It’s healthy and we just need to let it out.  Give yourself kindness. X ... View more