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Cancer survivors that want to get a band going...Why not?
I've had a project in mind...a punk/rock/folk/whatever band of cancer survivors, within the 'young adult group,' and survived any type of cancer, whether years ago or recently, even still going through it. Names I've thought of are very 'tongue-in-cheek' and irreverent, but a serious-minded project, nonetheless. If this is…
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Insurance for Young People
Hi everyone, I do not have cancer, but my Dad was dx stage IV colon cancer a few months ago. I've had a lot of GI issues, and I do not have insurance. I live in CA, but am not yet a resident. I lived in WA for a long time and am getting free birth control through the state. I'm a full time grad student, nonsmoker in my mid…
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relationships
I am a 32 yr old female. Right as I was graduating from college I was diagnosed with a brain tumor! Well after the shock, and after a stem cell transplant, I am an 8 yr survivor!! But I have a little short term memory so having a hard time finding a real job and a serious relationship!!! I volunteer a lot and keep busy…
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Epitheloid Sarcoma
Does anyone know if there are outreach groups with ACS in Arizona that helps the cancer patients that is a parent with young child that cannot get around on her own. What I am asking is there such a group that helps cancer patients in this type of situation and has no family or friends close by that can get them out and do…
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Eclectic Post (rant)
Hey everyone. First off, I apologize for the A.D.D.ness of my post... Semi-new to the board. I've been reading through the relationship experiences that some of you have had when diagnosed. I went through the same thing, girlfriend of 2 years dropped me like a bad habit 2 days before my first surgery, come to find she was…
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chat
Hi all, The new CSN chat went live this afternoon. Hope you like it. Greta Your CSN staff
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Struggling with Survivorship
I'm new here and joined because I'm struggling with being a cancer survivor. I was diagnosed at 19 and have been in remission for a number of years. I'm now 27 and had a baby last year. It seems like since he's been born I've been having anxiety attacks. I have a series of negative thoughts that run through my head…
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captain's log 042410
Captains log 042410..... Eight days previous, I arose from bed, looked in the mirror pointedly at each and every hair follicle, and proclaimed with a deep and demanding voice much like that of Zeus, "Let the follicular recharge....BEGIN!" However, during the course of the following week, daily inspections have found my…
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Borrowed time......?
I am almost done with my chemo and faced with the possibility of additional radiation or other treatment if it's not all gone by my last pet scan, and it's just starting to hit me that I'm going to have to deal with this crap for the rest of my life. I've found out that there are a lot of late-onset side effects to a lot…
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Young Cancer Support Groups
Hi, I was trying to find a support group for young survivors. I was wondering if there were any good resources to finding these groups. Can someone please direct me? I'm in northern california - if that helps. Thanks, Ryan
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I'm not going to lie, I'm a little worried
I am 19 and definitely have some time to worry about this but I'm not going to lie I'm so worried I won't be able to have kids of my own. My doctor said that would probably be a long term effect and I'm fully prepared to adopt but still it worries me. Anyone else?
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New here
Hello I just found this site, been looking for a place to tell my story. In 1970 at the age of 10 65lbs.(I was small for my age) it was determined that I had medulla blastoma, doubleing in size each week.I was only sick for 1 week before being hospitalised. At that time it took 2 weeks and a dozen doctors to determine what…
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Hello Everybody!
Hello Everybody! I would just like to introduce myself since I am new here... I was 16 when I was diagnosed with testicular cancer... received my chemo treatments (total of 6) at CHOP, and had my first big surgery at HUP (Hospital University of PA), then at CHOP, I had lung surgery. I would really appreciate it if you all…
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Other (sorry to post this here): subscribing to messages
how do you subscribe to a message, so that when someone replies to one of your postings, you get an e-mail? thanks.
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pancreatic cancer
I want to know is theres anyone who has experienced pancreatic cancer. if so could i ask those people a few questions
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love
There’s this boy. Don’t all good stories start that way? There’s this boy that I’ve known for about a year now. The first time I saw him, my heart dropped to the floor and everything moved in slow motion. Needless to say, I’ve been falling for him more and more ever since. We we pleasant acquaintances for a while, and then…
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any ideas for nice looking headcovers, caps or hats?
My sister started chemo for AML 2 weeks ago, and she started losing her hair couple days ago. She lives in a different country,where it's very difficult to find nice looking and comfortable head covers that aren't too old-looking or surgical green. She doesn't want to wear a wig, and she hates the green puffy hats that are…
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How Can I Understand?
Hello everyone. I have been reading some of your posts, and I think this is such a great website. I am so happy for all of you who are cancer survivors, and to those of you who still have cancer... keep fighting! I also wanted to say that for those of you having dating trouble because of your new outlook on life, you will…
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I'm "fine"
Hey Everyone, My name is Crystal. I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at 15. Finished treatment about a year and half after. I guess the reason I started this discussion is I just broke up with my boyfriend of 7 months and he blames it on my inability to open up. He said that although he could never imagine what I've been…
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New Here
Hi, my name is Rose. I am a 26 year old cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with ALL when I was 18, my world stopped for three years, then I was told I was in remission and to go back to my life. What is life after cancer? I'm still trying to figure that out. I've been in remission since August 2002, I went through chronic…
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dealing with hair loss and non growth
i know this sounds really superficial but i am a 5 year survivor and still havent grown my hair back completely , i am not all that concerned, im not a superficial person but i feel like it should all be back by now. I had a brain tumor and major chemo and radiation on the back of my head and spine. its sparse and thin. i…
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Osteosarcoma surviors
I'm 24yrs and was diagnosed with osteosarcoma when I was 17...
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can't fall in love? or feel? (after having cancer)
Hi, everyone! This might be weird, but I feel like having cancer had a really strong emotional long-term effect on me. I just finished all my treatment for ALL this fall. During the treatment, I hung out with this guy once, who I had a huge crush on for years, and I didn't feel a thing. It's weird because only a few months…
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Anal Cancer Free October 27th 2009
I was diagnosis with anal cancer June 2nd 2009.i start my chemotherapy and radiation treatments in august.my surgery was octber 27th 2009.so blessed to be free of cancer.
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Camp Hope, for kids who have or had cancer
Camp Hope, sponsored by the American Cancer Society is a weeklong camp for kids who have or had cancer, ages 7-17, and their siblings, free of charge. Located in Northern RI, transportation is not provided, but welcomes patients from all over New England. For more information www.cancer.org/camphoperi.
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just curious...
I am 21 years old and was diagnosed last year with a Neuroendocrine Carinoma in my Common Bile Duct and it also spread to my gallbladder. I spent a decent amount of time in the hospital due to some complications after my surgery (Whipple Procedure). I am just curious if anyone went through a time where they didn't feel…
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Are there any bikers out there fighting cancer?
Do you love motorcycles? Are you (or a family member) battling cancer?
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What do I do?
Greetings, My name is Shanta, my son is 10 years old and one of his bestfriends has Cancer, my son is trying to be a support group by his self for his friend, he also see's how hard it is to deal with the treatment and the mental issues and most of all the heartache of losing your normal childhood. My son has started a…
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Childhood cancer survivors less likely to marry - CNN article
Hello everyone. This is my first time posting on this board, I just signed up for it today actually. I was partially inspired to sign up after reading a CNN article about how childhood cancer survivors are less likely to get married, although "inspired" is probably the wrong word since it is a bit of a downer. Here is the…
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Here we go again- 2 times and days
Ok with the holidays flyin by I thought rather then just have one chat time and day we will have 2...... ok the first is THU Dec 16th at 10 pm eastern in chat 2......... 2nd chat is TUE Dec 21st. at 7pm eastern in chat 2. I will send every name I have found that has posted on here (I think I got everyone) an e-mail letting…