This is the area for new members to say hello and introduce themselves to the community. Regular users, come and welcome our newest members and make some new friends!
Author: Beautylee | January 22nd, 2012
Hi, My name is Leesa and I am new to the site.
I look forward to meeting lots of new people, I also have just had a neck dissection on Wed (18/1/12) to remove a 6cm tumor where my lymph node used to be. I thought I had finally got rid of my SCC on 18/12/10 when I had a karapandzic lip rotation flap on my left side bottom lip. All I did was bite my lip....as simple as that, and this dirty SCC was sitting under the skin like a spider ready to pounce.
Author: Linda Munro | January 21st, 2012
Hi my name is Linda and I'm looking for information from anybody who has had a TRAM reconstruction followed by chemo and radiation. It seems it is a rare combination and I would love to know what others have experienced. I was diagnosed in April 2011 with breast cancer, had a mastectomy , reconstruction done in June. Unfortunately 11/18 lymph nodes were affected so Chemo started in July and radiation finished in December. Is there anyone out there that can help?
Author: kim_carter74 | January 18th, 2012
Just logging in for the first time and wanted to say Hi! This is my first time "blogging" also - so I am not sure what I am supposed to do.
My mum has just been diagnosed with her 6th cancer!!! I just don't know if this one will be the last. She stays so positive for all of us but I just don't know how she keeps going.
This time the doctors seem to think she has secondary Endometrial Cancer? They are just not sure and cannot find a primary source. I wonder if anyone else out there has had an experience with this cancer and if you have any helpful information.
Author: belinda74 | January 18th, 2012
Hi everyone,
my name is Belinda and I have recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer stage 4. Every thing has happened so fast from diagnosis to treatment that I think it is just sinking in now. I have had radiation and am waiting to go in for brachytherapy, I think that is how you spell it:) I will be going in for 3-4 days and have to stay flat on my back the whole time. If anyone has been through this would love to hear how you coped or if you have any tips. I am so glad I found this forum it has been hard trying to talk to family about what I am going through.
thanks for listening
Author: Jlew | January 16th, 2012
Hi there,
16 months ago I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. I had surgery and radiotherapy and I'm now monitored with a MRI every three months for regrowth - so far so good. My husband is also a leukaemia patient - so we are two for two when it comes to cancer diagnosis. He is 4 years post his bone marrow transplant and doing well.
All the best,
Jillian
Author: Epanting | January 6th, 2012
Hi I'm Elaine im new here ive been searching online for a while now trying to find a forum that may be able to help me. My mum was diagnosed with bladder cancer in November 2011. she also has a tumor in her Kidney as well and 2 small cancer nodules on her lung she has had her 3rd dose of chemo on the 29th and is dues to have another bi dose of chemo on the 12th. I having a hard time dealing with the fact that she has Cancer i live 2.5 hours away from my parents and with 3 kids 1 of which is adhd and is very loud its very difficult to go and help out and see them.
Author: Terrih1961 | January 3rd, 2012
4 days before Xmas I was told I have stage 4 Lung Cancer, which has spread to my spine, ribs, arm, shoulder, neck, Lymph nodes, adreanal glands. I was told I have 12 months left without treatment and 1-2 years with treatment. I start my first chemo next friday 6 jan. I am devastated. I have a daughter who is 23 and a son who is 30 and a 2 year old grandson. I have gone from being a fit healthy person, a manager with a great job and 35 staff under me.
Author: neen | December 29th, 2011
Hi everyone!
I am 32yrs old and have recently been diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. I had a complete thyroidectomy and neck disection as it had spread to lymph nodes. I will be going in for radioactive iodine treatment on Jan 27th.
This has all been such a rollercoaster ride.
Author: lynnibear07 | December 17th, 2011
Hi my name is Lynne and have joined this as i have been recently diagnosed with follicular thyroid cancer (Wednesday). and although my surgeon has assured me she has removed all the cancer, i am still getting my head around the whole "c bomb". as i was being positive that it wasn't cancerous.
I am to have thyroid removal in the new year as a precautionary measure and then, have radioactive iodine treatment afterwards.
Author: Nyree | December 16th, 2011
I've just signed up tonight. So many people around me are/have been affected by cancer and now my beautiful Grandma (67yrs). I need to know more about everything and am researching away but am just so confused.
Thanks
Nyree
