Hi Kathrine, I know a couple of years have passed, but I wondered how you’re going now? Have things improved with time? Im in the same boat and would love to hear from people further along the journey… ... View more

Hi @Nicko1    Thanks for reaching out. Yes we are still running the Reclaim Life Program.    Please give Cancer Council a call on 13 11 20 and let them know that you are interested in registering for our reclaim life program.    Take Care Felicity Cancer Council Online Moderator  ... View more

Hi, in July 2024 I saw my GP regarding prostate issues. I had a PSA blood test which came back as 1.0, normal for my age. I then had an ultrasound which showed an enlarged prostate and was relived to hear not cancer, I was prescribed duodart medication, but after a week I suffered extreme side effects from the medication and was referred to a Urologist, after CT, & MRI I had a Turp & biopsy, the turp went well but the biopsy came back positive for grade 2 prostate cancer. I decided the best way to proceed was to have my prostate removed with robot assisted prostatectomy and therefore no longer an issue, I then had a PT scan in November which came back showing athe known Gleason 3/4 lesion on my prostate. I had a further PSA test 1 week  prior to the surgery, score1.1,  I then on 24 March I had the surgery . I saw my Urologist last week and was informed the pathology came back showing the known grade 2 cancer with a small grade 4 cancer attached. My Urologist is confident he removed all the cancer. Now I have an 8 week wait to see if my PSA has dropped to 0.0. ... View more

Hi Renae. My experience, about 4 months ago diagnosed with bowel cancer. Had surgery, all cancer removed, half way through my chemo. Went back to work about 6 weeks after surgery, way to early but I did the bloke thing and ignored the pain. I can’t comment on long term life with bc, the doc gave me months if I didn’t have the surgery, now they give me 5 years. Still have all my hair and growing a beard. Staying positive, eating drinking healthy and living just one day at a time is my new way. It’s not easy, their are more down days than ups but I refuse to let bc break me. Don’t let it break you soldier, stay STRONG 💪  ... View more

Hello gemyny, Thank you very much for joining our community. I am very sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis.  It is never easy to face a cancer diagnosis specially as it also affects all of those close to him.  It is very brave of you to share your experience with others, at the same time I would like to say that the online community provides a safe space for you to share your thoughts and feelings.  I am sure other community members will give you a word of support during this difficult time while also sharing their own personal experience with you.   If you are an Australian resident please call our information and support line on 131120, to see if any of our support services may be suitable for you.   Best wishes Susana Cancer council Online Community ... View more

Hello Wetai, Thank you very much for reaching out. I am very sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the issues with your car and the added stress this can cause. If you are an Australian resident, please call 13110 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm to see if there is any support available for you.   Kind regards Susana Cancer Council Online Community ... View more

Hi BM7, Thank you very much for reaching out and posting in our community. I would like to suggest consulting your GP what could be the best immune boost for your personal needs. I hope members of the community could share with you what worked for them and their own special health needs.   Best Wishes Susana Cancer Council Online Community ... View more

Hello Raych77 Thank you very much for your post, I am glad to hear you have reached your last week of chemo and radiation therapy. These are 2 very strong treatments and of course it has taken its toll on your body.  It is always good to be able to stay positive, I hope others in this community would like to share their personal experience with brachytherapy.  I am leaving the following link below from the Cancer Council website with information about Cervical Cancer and internal radiation (brachytherapy).   https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cervical-cancer/treatment/radiotherapy/   Warm regards Susana Cancer Council  Online Community ... View more

DiBw, Thank you for reaching out for support. Unfortunately I cannot give you any medical advice, I would like to suggest consulting your GP to check if ok to continue using that cream. Cancer Council NSW has some online information about Vulvar Cancer that you may find useful  https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/vulvar-cancer   If anyone in the community has gone through something similar it will be great to share your story here.   Best wishes Susana Cancer Council  Online Community   ... View more

Hi @Mary60  Yay for you and getting through all your treatment. What an amazing achievement. What a relief. As for how long until you know you are in remission?  That will depend on your personal situation. Some variables in here might be what stage you were in to start with. Best to check in with your oncologist. Please let us know.  Good luck Sean ... View more