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My mother suffered from a GBM

Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
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My husband has been recently diagnosed with oesophagus cancer...it is also in stomach and at stage 4.

I'm a 54 yr old wife/mum and work part time. I love to paint/draw and use the computer.

Recently misdiagnosed with Lymphoma, now rediagnosed with a metastatic neuroendicrine carcinoma.

I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer (Papillary) at 23 and have since had a total Thyroidectomy, Left Neck Dissection and 3 doses of Radioactive Iodine and still, 3 years later, have several suspicious lymph nodes showing up in my most recent ultra sound.

My mum has a brain tumor which was operated on and now another one has come up. They won't be operating and I know it's terminal but I'm just looking for information as to how long she has. She presented at hospital with a headache a few days ago and now she is losing vision in one eye. I don't live in the same state and am wondering if I have time to pack up everything and move down there or if I should just get on a plane and visit.

I have completed 30 radiation sessions for throat cancer, and am experiencing some nasty side effects despite going through the treatment well,

I am a Remedial practitioner seeking to make a differnce for those with cancer. Connecting with prople and to appreciate their experiences. I am a mother of two daughters seeking a life balance of giving. My hands are my tool to those in need.

http://gaicomans.com Providing an avenue for Breast Cancer survivors to thrive and grow.
I was diagnosed in 2000 (aged 38) and given a one in ten shot of surviving. Not only have I survived beyond all expectations but I am now thriving in life that I absolutely love. I also volunteered in the Cancer Connect peer support program for five years.

i am a family member of a person with lechemia, could you tell me if there is anyone i could contact regarding some funding to help her with the cost of living. she only gets 440 p/f which doesnt even cover her rent. i would like to find away to help her, but im on a disability pension myself.
I have already lost my brother through brain cancer, a dear dear friend from lung cancer. 1 month later my dad with non-hodgkins, 2 weeks after that my cousin. and now my dear friend with lechemia.

carer of husband with bowel cancer

Dx 1998 st3 c colon ca 6/13 lymph nodes pos. Surgery 48 weekly sessions chemo. Ca free since dx but with long term side effects of chemo

At the beginning of 2011 I was not feeling quite myself, but being a single person who lives by themself, I had to keep going as I had to keep a roof over my head and pay the bills.

I thought I was just a little run down and a bit anemic, so I took some iron tablets and multivitamins, gritted my teeth and pushed on until I got to the stage where I couldn't cross the road without having to sit down and catch my breath.

At the end of April 2011 I was nearly at the point of collapse and was admitted to hospital and given blood transfusions after a blood test showed that I had a high white cell count and a low red cell count.

After 11 days of being prodded and poked, I was diagnosed with Auto Immune Haemolitic Anemia (AIHA), but during the prodding and poking, they had performed a PET scan, and this ultimately found that I had stage 1 endometrial cancer.

In August 2011, I had a radical hysterectomy and my cancer was sucessfully removed, without the need for chemo or radiation therapy.

Those were the worst four months of my life! In that short period of time, I had been diagnosed with a serious blood disorder which required me to take large amounts of steroids and immuno supressants to treat it, I was made redundant from my job, and had surgery to remove cancer.

My head was realing, and with a family who seemed to only support me by phone, I learned to focus on each bit of information as it came, deal with it and move on to the next bit.

In a way, I was lucky that I fell ill with the AIHA, otherwise we would not have discovered the cancer until a much later stage. And being made redundant took the pressure off having to return to work too soon so that I could take the time I needed to recouperate.

As I am an office worker, I was able to return to the workforce towards the end of October, and I now have a steady routine again.

I am currently in remission for both the AIHA and cancer.

My name is Femme, the mother of a beautiful daughter who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour (GBM) in Jan. 2006

Hi I am a sandgropper living in Switzerland. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer 6 months ago and am struggling with it all. I am heading back to Perth in July and would like to be in touch with people who understand how it feels.

I lived in regional NSW and struggled to get a biopsy for a mouth ulcer I knew was bad. So relieved when diagnosed with SCC as I could finally get something done. Moved to Newcastle and had full depth surgery at side of mouth; inner cheek and 3 teeth removed; left neck lymph nodes removed (one cancerous); wrist graft and arm tendon to repair face; thigh graft to repair wrist; 30 sessions of radiotherapy. 11 months clear and counting

I'm a 47 year old woman, just recently told I have a non-functioning pancreatic islet cell tumour that is watchable! Told to lose weight and come back in 6 months to see what's happened! I have three children, I am a Lecturer, I'm studying for a Degree in Sociology. I write poetry, paint, and appreciate life!

After 10 years (approx) of gastroscopies to find those nasty polyps and 2 small bowel ops (after colorectal cancer) I seem to be past all those nasties - YEAY!!!!!
I am living in country Victoria, retired in February this year, 2009, and thoroughly enjoying it.
I love doing lots of different craft work and am trying to create a veggie garden at a place which has pretty poor soil, so lots of building up.
I have been living in the country for just over a year - no traffic, not too many people and most very friendly.
Am very grateful to have survived this disease.

I think I spoke a bit tooooo soon, have had two gastroscopies so far this year with more to come, some large polyps and medium polyps to be cut off with lots and lots of smaller ones to keep an eye on. I have had my thoughts confirmed, that when a section of my bowel is removed, the polyps just grow in the next section.
Oh well, maybe another 10 years before anything else major has to be done, I will enjoy life as it is right now.

I had a total hysterectomy about 25 years ago, 3 months ago I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, had one operation late August and was advised they had not got all the cancer and that I needed to go to the Mater (Brisbane) and see another specialist.
After CT scans, PET scan and investigative surgery, I have been told this week my cancer is 1B1, moderately aggressive and I am to have another operation 16th November with the possibility of chemo and radiation treatment to follow.

My dad is currently battling stomach cancer

I have been diagnosed with Myeloma and am absolutely terrified and confused! Been advised to start chemo CTD, just waiting on an MRI under a general anaesthetic in Jan. I suffer badly with anxiety and am finding this is comsuming all my thoughts! Thanks

I have been fortunate to be accepted as a Cancer Council Information Centre Volunteer.

I am looking to help me, and maybe others by going on this.My partner died 10 mths are being diagnosed, and now I am trying to live a life without him and finding it very difficult at times.I miss him enormously. Am I lonely? No!..only for him!

Diagnosed with Prostate cancer in March 2009 (no active treatment)
Diagnosed with Carcinoid cancer in August 2009 (completed course of PRRT with combined chemotherapy in January 2013)

I had a Breast Cancer lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherpay in 2002, a mastectomy and silicone implant reconstruction in 2009, and the other side mastectomy, reconstruction and more chemo in 2013.

Esophageal Cancer. I will be 52 in July and I am female. Right now (well as of last Friday anyway) it looks like I'm winning the fight.

I was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in 2005 - on my right nasal septum. Since then, have had 4 more recurrences and 12 ops. After the last op in July 2112, biopsy came back with a "hybrid" result - ie Squamous Cell Carcinoma cells as well. Would love to contact any other SOUTH AUSTRALIANS with a similar diagnosis.

I have just found out I have bowel cancer which was quite a shock. Have had a colonoscopy, CT scan and MRI and just awaiting more tests before most probably radiotherapy/chemo for 4-6 weeks and then probably on to surgery. Looking to connect with others who have had similar experience .

I lost my first child when he was 1 year old to a brain tumour (PNET) in 2007. My mum (60) was diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer in 2010. I've been an active Cancer Council Volunteer since 2009, felt the need to give back after the counselling I received, and plus to raise money to beat this dreaded C word.

i'm 35 years old and live with partner and daughter in northern nsw. In July 2012 my dad (59) had a craniotomy to remove a brain tumour. It was diagnosed as a Glioblastoma multiforme. (grade IV). It's been a a turbulent journey. So much sadness and disbelief. Such a shock in the beginning...and now it's the new normal...although i hate the fact so much.I try to spend lots of time with my dad. He's finished his treatment now (raditation and chemo). He's become depressed and is getting help for that....I've had some wonderful times with him in the last few months and hope for many many many more great times.

Hi, im a year 12 student looking for help in supporting my mum who was just diagnosed with Melanoma a couple of weeks ago and people to talk to for when things get tough.

I am a wife to Bill and mother to three adult children with 5 grandchildren. I love my community work and am working hard with the Cranbourne-Narre Relay for life 2013.
I also have a strong family history of Breast cancer, bowel cancer and Pancreatic cancer.

I'm a wife mother of two and granmother to four teenagers and live in regional n.s.w.with my retired husband and our little moodle called tinker.
I love gardening, play table tennis twice a week, very involved with pink ladies at the hospital and go travelling in our motohome whenever possible and involved with our local church.
I was diagnosed with vipoma five years ago and because it is such a rare tumour i find it hard to get any information or be able to talk to anyone about the way I feel and what I should be doing

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My son Harry is 14 and last year was diagnosed with a JPA in his thalamus. He had surgery in June and they managed to get 80% but the price for that was an aquiried brain injury. We had to privatly do the rehab as the kids hospital would not treat us.
Now he is slowly getting more symptoms back and I want to connect with other parents who have had a similar journey.

Married, 58 yrs old, 4 grown up children, 7 grand children plus 2 step grand children, 1 great stepchild plu 3 more due this year..

One of 6 children, Married with 3 kids and 4 grandkids.