Hi Mary60, Thank you for sharing your treatment experience. I am sorry to hear it was not a positive one, I hope the medical team will be able to find a less invasive treatment for you. Also hoping that other community members would like to share their experience with you.   If you would like to talk to one of our wonderful Cancer Council oncologist nurses for more information about chemotherapy effects (or anything else) please call 13 11 20 between 9 and 5pm.   Best wishes Susana Cancer Council Online Community ... View more

Hi Xandra, Thank you for joining our online community and for reaching out. Cancer takes people on an emotional rollercoaster, as you mentioned with lots of ups and downs. You feel overwhelmed and more and more questions pop up in your head every time. Handling emotions is never easy, and it would be a good idea to talk to a professional if possible. If you live in Australia I would suggest calling our support and information line on 131120 between 9 -5pm to find out if there is suitable emotional support available for you. I am also sharing with you a booklet explaining emotions and cancer I hope you find it useful.   https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/emotions-and-cancer-booklet   https://www.cancervic.org.au/get-support/living-with-cancer/emotions/emotions-overview.html   Kind regards Susana Cancer Council  Online Community   ... View more

Hi Lizzie1, Welcome to the Cancer Council Online Community, I hope you find information and support from our community members.   Kind regards Susana Cancer Council  Online Community ... View more

Hello Sank, Thank you for joining the community and for sharing your pain. Certainly your husband is a trooper, and he is lucky to have you by his side, providing much needed love and support . All these emotions and feelings that you are currently experiencing are normal, cancer takes everyone in this unwanted rollercoaster of emotions. No one is ever prepared to let a loved one go no matter how old they might be. Sometimes you will feel jus just can't take anymore, just hang on in there one day at a time.   if you comeback to Australia and would like to have some emotional support please call our Information and Support Team on 131120 Mon to Fri, between 9 to 5.   Warm regards Susana Cancer Council Online Community     ... View more

Hello Jennifer66, Going through a cancer diagnosis can be so overwhelming, levels of stress and anxiety can just hit the roof if not treated. This community offers a safe space for all to share how they are coping (or not) and we are here to provide information if needed, you can also call our information and support line on 131120 Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm (Australia only). Hoping one of our members can share their valued personal experience with you. In the mean time I am sharing a link  from Cancer Council with some information about this treatment, hoping it will be of some use.   Intravesical Chemotherapy for Superficial Bladder Cancer | Cancer Council NSW     Best wishes ✨ Susana Cancer Council Online Community     ... View more

Hi Mary60, Hoping the treatment goes very well for you, and remember if you have any questions please call us on 131120. All the best!✨ Susana ... View more

Hello Mary60, Today is Monday  I hope you had the opportunity to talk to your oncologists about your chemotherapy. Unfortunately the financial side of it adds to the unwanted stress. If you have any clinical questions about your treatment, please call our information and support line on 131120 Monday to Friday from 9 to 5pm (Australia only)   I would like to share with you a couple of links that provide some information about chemotherapy, I hope they can answer some of your questions.   https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/treatment/chemotherapy   https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/understanding-chemotherapy-booklet   Looking forward to your next update.   Kind regards Susana Cancer Council  Online Community ... View more

Hello Jano13, I am very sorry about your diagnosis, unfortunately there is not much you can do right now about it, just stay strong and positive, nothing is written in stone so make the most of each day. Please do not feel guilty for  worrying about your looks, it is natural and we all want to look our best as it also helps to feel better. If this issue or any other  is affecting your daily life  please reach out for some emotional support by calling our information and support line on 131120 Monday to Friday 9-5 (Australia only)   Best wishes Susana  Cancer Council Online Community ... View more

Hello Rachelmarie, I would like to say that it takes a lot of courage to reach out and express your feelings for all to see. Thank you for doing so, as it is so hard to cope with everything that is happening for you and your husband right now. Cancer affects everyone not just the person diagnosed, and those who live it on a daily basis know how hard and overwhelming it is. I am pretty sure there are so many questions going through your head right now, I hope other members can share their experience caring for their partner/loved one.  Below you can find some links on how to care for someone with cancer. I hope these could be of help.   https://cancer.org.au/caring-for-someone-with-cancer https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/carers/   If you need to talk to someone for a few minutes or see if you are eligible for one of our services (Counselling/Peer Support) please call our information and support line on 131120 Monday to Friday from 9 to 5pm.    Kind regards Susana  Cancer Council Online Community ... View more

Hi Kaz13, I am sorry to hear of your current uncertain diagnosis. I hope it is not as bad as you think. Thanks for sharing this with our community, we are here to listen and to provide some words of support. Please stay strong and if you are living in Australia please call 131120 to speak to one of our supportive oncologist nurses.   Kind regards Susana Cancer Council Online Community ... View more