Hey SILLY I have noticed alot ore people being diagnosed with cancer and for me it feels like its everywhere. Goodluck with the meeting. ... View more

Three years on I feel like I talk about Cancer and my story less and less. Its almost just a small dot on the landscape. Of course I'll never forget but there is somethings I still deal with now that have resulted from it. I am very cautious of my immune system as it has its ups and downs. I was admitted into hospital last year (6 years on post treatment) for having a skin infection resulted from a very low white blood cell count. I can't handle too strong food or drink anymore like alcohol as it gives me stomach pains as much as what I remember while going through Chemo. I dont know if most of this stuff is a result of Chemo and not the cancer itself. Of course I also have my issues with mortality and relapse. I went to a specialist psychologist for this maybe in 2010. She gave me tools to deal with everything now and for the future. I wouldn't say its a cure but it certainly has 'heighten' the way I see people and life. Have you tried seeing an Osteopath for the back pains? I went shortly after treatment as a friend recommended me. He dealt with realigning my spine, which then freed my circulatory system/lymph nodes to drain properly and I found my whole body felt and moved alot better. I hope my experience has helped you a little ... View more

Three years on I feel like I talk about Cancer and my story less and less. Its almost just a small dot on the landscape. Of course I'll never forget but there is somethings I still deal with now that have resulted from it. I am very cautious of my immune system as it has its ups and downs. I was admitted into hospital last year (6 years on post treatment) for having a skin infection resulted from a very low white blood cell count. I can't handle too strong food or drink anymore like alcohol as it gives me stomach pains as much as what I remember while going through Chemo. I dont know if most of this stuff is a result of Chemo and not the cancer itself. Of course I also have my issues with mortality and relapse. I went to a specialist psychologist for this maybe in 2010. She gave me tools to deal with everything now and for the future. I wouldn't say its a cure but it certainly has 'heighten' the way I see people and life. Have you tried seeing an Osteopath for the back pains? I went shortly after treatment as a friend recommended me. He dealt with realigning my spine, which then freed my circulatory system/lymph nodes to drain properly and I found my whole body felt and moved alot better. I hope my experience has helped you a little ... View more

Hi Jules, Thanks for sharing a sneak peak into your story. I completely understandi in the mutual benefit this site gives. A big fear for me is how to tackle the future/health/reoccurence. So I am sure you will have much to contribute. Cheers, Mel ... View more

Hi Jules and welcome. Could you tell us a little about yourself? Anything particular your looking to gain at this site? Mel ... View more

Hi Margro, Thank you for that. I don't think I ever stepped back and thought wow look what I went through and survived or gave myself a pat on the back (or my family around me). I dont know if thats a good thing or bad thing. ... View more

Wow congrats Nikki, take care and can't wait to hear from you soon and to see pics :) Mel ... View more

Hi maddermax, Thanks for sharing your story. I cannot immagine what you went through, as I saw my mum go through the same thing when I was diagnosed and she took it alot harder than I did. I know when I was diagnosed at 18 I felt so alone because I knew nobody who was going through the same thing. All my friends were busy partying and travelling and I was busy visiting doctors and forced to grow up. It was hard for me to tell anyone but my family and I guess I let them just tell whoever they needed to. I wanted to feel normal and not treated any different. I think the worst thing for me was how my older brother never really understood what I was going through and gave me a hard time. Its been 4 years since it all happened and I think I'm slowly connecting back to society and reality. There are still heaps of issues I have yet to address, its a long road. Melissa ... View more

Hey Loraleeb, I was diagnosed at 18 with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and found it was in my neck, chest and stomach. I had chemo for 6 months and then after that I was in the all clear. I feel very lucky and grateful for everything and am happy at where I am today (4 years later) Mel ... View more