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My dad has recently been diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer, which has spread to the lymph nodes. Is the first person close to me to ever be diagnosed. I am married with 2 bubs under 2 years of age.

41 yo diagnosed in Feb 2012 with primary bowel cancer, which has spread to liver

I have just lost my father to GBM after caring for him since diagnosis 10 months ago

I fought and beat this cancer once in 2009. My life had gotten back to 'normal' and even better than before I was diagonised. This year another tumour was found and although the doctors say my scans are clear, I'll still need chemo for an indefinite period, this is quite disheartening and it is taking some time for me to get my head around this.

I am a staff member of Cancer Council Tasmania (North)

I have 4 family members with cancer at the moment.

I am 22 years old and my Mother was first diagnosed with lymphoma 2 and a half years ago. After receiving 2 years of treatments aimed at curing the disease, we were told near the start of this year that there was nothing more they could do. An experimental drug at first appeared hopeful, however recently cancer cells have been found in and around the lungs and all treatment has stopped.

I was diagnosed with small cell Terminal lung cancer three and half years ago. I had a series of Chemotherapy & whole Brain Radiation.

I teach in a Middle School & have just finished chemo and radiation for breast cancer.I am looking at returning to work now.

i am female age 54 married with 2 children and 1 stepdaughter.Have 1 3 year old grandson and another on the way.

And I have lung cancer

26yr old wife to amazing rectal cancer survivor. Mother and business owner

I'm a 16 year old female

Diagnosed 29 Oct 2009 with bone metasteses, then a week later with breast cancer. Had radiation for pain on walking, then four rounds of AC chemo. Now on Tamoxifen and painkillers. Have a break in my pelvis so had more radiation for that; just getting over the burns, couple more months using a crutch

I am a survivor of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (Approx 3 years ago). I have since struggled with anxiety and depression and all the side effects that they bring such as, panic attacks, lethargy, weight gain, poor concentration, etc. I now live in constant fear of my health, every ache serious, every pain terminal.

I have been married for 36 years,have three children and 4 grandchildren

care-giver

My son was diagnosed with GBM last October, 2010. He had the tumour removed and was given radiotherapy,and then chemo for 6 months. Three weeks after the chemo finished, he had an MRI, and was told that the tumour had grown back, although only about a third the size of the original. Another operation, and now he is participating in clinical trials of the drug Avastin as well as another chemo drug, not sure of the name, at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
As his mother, it has been devastating for me to see my son suffer with such a rotten horrible disease, and I am helpless to do anything about it...I can't "kiss it better" as we mothers do when our children are little. I found that, when the second tumour was discovered, my son and his wife were almost hysterical and panicky and didnt know where to turn for advice etc. It was seeing them like this, with my daughter-in-law crying on my shoulder and my son looking at me with that look in his eyes that said "help me, Mum", that I decided there and then to get a support group in our city going, for brain cancer patients and their families and friends.
I was lucky enough to enlist the help of a lovely lady who had actually nursed brain tumour patients at the RM for a long time, and had the experience, the passion and the compassion to see what I wanted to do, and to be able to help me. Her contacts have been invaluable, and we are now at the point where we will be affiliated with the Cancer Council of Victoria and be part of their support group network in this state.
At the same time, my son's mother-in-law is organising a fund raiser to get the money to continue with the treatment once the trial is finished in eight weeks, so my son is a lucky young man to have three strong women on his side, and by his side, through such a painful journey.
The thing that helps us all the most is being able to do something useful and keeping a positive outlook, although that was almost impossible for me for the first few months as I was in tears for most of the time and unable to function at times, my grief and my fear and my anger were so great. I have since been prescribed antidepressants and this has helped me to be strong again and to get this support group off the ground.

I am 62, single, living in the hills in Perth. Still working with a busy lifestyle. Very active and social personality.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer six weeks ago following a routine mammogram, I'm 50 years old. I had my third op last week which was a partial mastectomy, I get the results in two days time and at this stage expect to start radiotherapy next month. I'd like to connect with anyone thats been through, or is going through, a similar expericence. I find it hard to talk to friends and I haven't got any family nearby.

My Father has cancer in his lymphnode, tongue now neck and lung.

BRCA2 gene positive
A wonderful partner in my life
Battled cancer 3 times and am in a better position spiritually than before
2 beautiful children
hope to run a retreat for cancer patients

I am not the patient it is my precious Mum.

50yrs of age, living in the Dandenongs,Melbourne
Two children 24,22yrs. May'09 diagnosed with large B-Cell Lymphoma/Burkit's Lymphoma in the bone marrow, stage4, aggressive.My chemo treamtment was CODOX-M and CHOP-R.
August'09 was the best news when i went into remission. As at Sept'09, i'm ready to explore ways of keeping cancer at bay forever. I do consider my self extremely fortunate to have reached this stage, despite the gruelling experience to date.

44 yr woman, married with two wonderful children, health conscious and still unsure why I have been presented with this challenge.

Oligodrenglyomia - right Temporal Lobe removed.

I have NHL cancer

I am 23 and was diagnosed with Stage 1B1 adenocarcinoma of the cervix (cervical cancer) in March 2012. I have had surgery and am on the road to recovery! I have just completed my university studies (Bachelor Laws/Bachelor International Business) and I am currently completing my practical legal training and hope to be admitted as a solicitor early next year

I have a blog and Facebook page which I share my story and hope to educate and raise awareness about cervical cancer, feel free to check it out.

Blog: http://mylifemystorymyexperience-chelsea.blogspot.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyLifeMyStoryMyExperience

I am 59 years young. I have cancer of the vocal cords.

In 2006 at my 35th Birthday I announced to all my friends and family that on my 40th birthday I was going to shave my head for Cancer. Ironically in December 2009 I was myself diagnosed with the rare Cancer – Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. A cancer that as you may know is rarely treated with Chemo, so I kept my hear.

However, since being diagnosed I have undergone eight separate operations which included having half my palate, a third of my top jaw, sinus, adenoids, nerves and lymph nodes removed. The surgeons did a fantastic job, rebuilding my palate using skin, muscle and tissue from my left arm and right hip and an artery taken from my left arm to feed blood up to my new palate.

I then underwent 32 treatments of radiation. In September 2010, I decided that I was going to continue with my pack to help raise money by shaving my head so for the last year we were fund raising.

In September 2011, my 10 year old son, my wonderful partner and I all shaved our heads having raised $70,000 for Cancer Council NSW. A great journey, which I believed help me cope with my own diagnosis, however have to say I am glad it is all behink me now.

Now, I am just happy to discover the new Desiree and decided who, this new person is and how I can ensure I make a difference in this world, which is the reason I got this cancer in the reason.

I would be please to answer any questions any of you may have who are still going through this journey with me at the time.

Kind Regards
Desy

Fit healthy happy really enjoying this stage of my life.
Loving Nanny to nine Grandchildren, proud Mum of three. In my 10th year with the love of my life.
Then ... in early February 2012 diagnosed with stage iv Adenocarcinoma of the Lung. I have had radium and just started Chemo. Like to chat

Was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in September 2009. Had a bilateral mastectomy shortly afterwards followed by lengthy chemo including herceptin then then followed by radiotherapy. Then went onto tykerb for 9 months and am now on arimidex. All has been well with the check ups so far and fingers crossed continue to go well.
Since cancer I've been promoted into a job I've wanted to go back to for a very long time.
I live in the eastern suburbs of Sydney area and am enjoying life!!!