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sammycatI'm 33 years old and live in Perth. I lost my mum in March 2009 and still struggle over losing her as she was my best friend and we did everything together. My mother and grandmother who fought hard and lost the battle are my two heros who had tremendous strength and courage. I now have to guardian angels watching over me.
Head and neck cancersMy loved one or someone I know has cancer
Little MissI'm 28, have just been diagnosed with Uterine cancer that has spread to one of my ovaries and my cervix. I start chemo and have my first surgery on the 5th of February 2010. I have one child, a daughter who turned 1 last november. Most recently been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Yay! Well, not really.
Uterus cancerI have cancer
Mrs EltonMy husband has been diagnosed in February 2009 with oesophageal cancer and it has spread to his abdomen. We have two sons, aged 6 & 8. We have been trying to keep things as 'normal' as possible for them throughout our journey to date, it is a constant challenge. We have a new 'normal'. Am interested in communicating with others who have similar aged children on coping strategies etc, but also just connecting with people who know first hand how it feels to have cancer invade their family. *** Update December 09, CT scan reveals secondary tumour on the brain, prognosis not good***
Head and neck cancersMy loved one or someone I know has cancer
harkerI am interested in finding ways for this site to support personal writing by people living with cancer and their carers. Information sharing is good, too, and I like being able to do that. But my main interest here is in uncovering myself via writing. I want this blog space to enable me and others to do that.
Update: If there are people who start to share something as writers, rather than as information seekers or people with a specific communication need, then I think this site will add something to the process of recovery and living with cancer. Well, actually, I know that is the case already. The evidence is there. I'm getting a lot out of this.
Multiple myelomaI am a survivor
wifeybWife (35 yrs old) and Mum (Owen 6 yrs) (Aayla 18 months) husband Richard(35) diagnosed dec 2009 with advanced peritoneal stomach cancer
Other (Specify)My loved one or someone I know has cancer- vanessaGroup creator
34 years of age & diagnosed with Cancer of the cervix in 2006. After surgery, chemo and radiation I am currently healthy, planning to stay that way and happy to be alive. Lucky mother of 2 beautiful boys.
Other (Specify)I am a survivor 
belPre-authenticatedFirst diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer at the age of 23 (10 years ago). Had a relapse 8 years later,this time with lung metastases. Have been having treatment again past 15 months. Radioactive Iodine doesnt seem to be working well,another surgery doesnt seem to be an option either.
Thyroid cancerI have cancer
SailorI have had cancer for the last eleven year, three lots of radiotherapy and now regular drug therapy. It slowly advances! I was an academic but have now retired but remain active as a volunteer in a naumebr of areas.
Prostate cancerI have cancer- bev
In June 2007 I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Uterine Cancer. I had a modified radical hysterectomy and had lymph nodes removed in July. Testing of my tumour it was found that I had faulty cancer genes and was referred by my gynaceologist oncologist to a genetic professor. My grandfather and father both had bowel cancer so this was a good start. In September that year I had 28 doses of radiation. I now have to have annual colonscopies and every second year I have a gastroscopy. I see my gynaecological oncologist every 6 months and radiation oncologist in between those 6 months, so evey 3 months I have a check up. I don't mind the check ups, at least if the cancer came back it would be found early.
I have been married for 42 years in May, and have 3 adult children, and 5 grandchildren.
I have retired from full time work.Uterus cancerI am a survivor 
CATSI am 54 years old I have Multiple Sclerosis and now Cancer. I have a totally weird sense of humour-I laugh a lot.I have a gorgeous cat and dog and I have a wonderful family and friends.
Bowel cancerI have cancer