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College Assistance for Survivors?
I'm starting my first year of college in the next few days, but the tuition is insane and i can only afford a few months with the federal grants I got. I applied for bank loans but they denied me because although my disability counts as income, I have no credit. When I was 7, I was diagnosed with an ependymoma and i've…
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Single Survivors Section....
Hello Members! Well, so far our goal of getting a section devoted to single cancer survivors is still in progress. I'm told that it has been suggested to the big guys. We have done very well with emails and posts on this site. Our message has been heard, but we cant stop now. We all need to continue posting our wish for…
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15 year old lost mom to cancer. neone else my age?
My mom passed away a year ago (i was fourteen, freshman in high school) as of May 15 from breast cancer. The shock didnt come until long after, and now that the May is coming around again, i feel it worse. (especially since that is my mothers birth month, mother's day, and death all in one month). I just wanted someone to…
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Cataract surgery in younger people after cancer treatment.
Hello. I am in my 20's and had a bone marrow transplant about 5 years ago. Now I have cataracts (from the irradiation chemotherapy), and I am considering cataract surgery. Has anybody else experiences to share regarding this? I had pretty good vision before, and wondering how my life will change. Should my new lenses both…
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Had Surgery again
Hey everyone. I had surgery again june 30th feeling alot better now. Was NOT cancer again. But been off work 2 weeks now will be off again for another 2 weeks. Gonna enjoy next 2 weeks off and rest. It will be nice. Im feeling a LOT better now. and Lost 20 lbs in the process hopefully I will keep it off. Docs will be happy…
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Clear Cell Sarcoma
Hi - my 3 year old niece was just diagnosed with clear cell sarcoma of the kidney and I am trying to see if there are any others that have a child with this form of cancer. Any response with some information would be greatly appreciated.
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More Tests
I have been sick for awhile now. My docs are now doing my cancer scans and other scans 2 months early april 30th will be my 4 year mark. but I havent been doing well suddenly. Been cancer free. Im not worried but feeling like crap again isnt fun. Since they removed the lower lobe of my left lung things were good. My cancer…
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The Holidays
Hey everyone. Yet again its been awhile for me posting here. Been really busy. Unfortunatly it has not been because of the holidays. Im kind of the scroog right now. I have had way to much going on. over the past few months I have had 5 people in my life pass away. 2 because of cancer. Seems like a lot is piling up on me.…
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Scared, desperate, & need advice (long)
Ok here is a copy of what I posted on another board yeasterday..... I will try to make this VERY long story as short as possible. Everything started in the early morning hours of July 5 this year. I have had migraine headaches my entire life and I woke up from a deep sleep that morning bc my head was killing me. I got up…
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NW Alabama Survivers
Any NW Alabama interested in forming a physical support group in the area, email me if anyone is interested enova99@yahoo.com
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Help for a friend
I have a friend who is the sweetest, nicest person that I know. She was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2000 when she was 19 and ever since her life has been a roller coaster. She has done really well for monthes at a time then gone back and found that it has spread. She has had her colon removed as well as most of her…
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recently bad and feeling alone
with all of the physical changes that come with have cancer, ive found that for me, becoming bald has been the hardest. i dont feel like myself anymore. how strange is that?? to feel like my hair made me who i was and am. i also feel completely alone even though i have friends and family surrounding me constantly. i just…
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LIFE!!
Ok. So life is crazy and I have not posted here in awhile. My update is im am 3 years cancer free. I descided to throw a party in my honor at the end of this month. Invited all my family and friends. They say only I can get away with it too. I will be 25 next month. And there is finally light on me getting my own place.…
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To Jose, Dana and others
Subject: Re: dating Message: There are many survivors on this and other forums who are alone, and possibly unaware that another survivor with similar issues is out there, and maybe in close enough proximity to even meet and develop a relationship. This site is a likely place for such a forum. How 'bout it Jose, Dana...is…
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Any suggestions?
I am very new to this website. I was diagnosed in 2004. I am used to being a loner but now feel the need to converse with others who understand Cancer. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I could include myself in conferences, etc, support groups for survivors. I live in a very small town so there are no support…
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Upset Stomach from Chemo
Hi, my name is Brianna, I am currently 14 and was diagnosed with Acute Lympphocitic Leukemia in April. I'm currently going through Chemo and it is making me have a very upset stomach. The docs have put me on medication to help, but my stomach is still very upset. Does anyone have anything that worked for them. My dad has…
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son just diagnosed with cancer
dear cancer survivors, we are just beginning our journey with cancer, my sons 14 and is having a hard time, i dont know what to do because he doesnt want to talk to me and kicks me out of his room all the time, hes so tired? any suggestions
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Chemo and Getting Pregnant
The possibility of not being able to get pregnant has been on my mind alot lately. I was 8 years old when I first started chemo, I was on it for a little over 2 years. Now thats I'm a young women I'm concerned about how the chemo might have affected my ability to get pregnant. Does anyone else share my concern or have any…
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Where did everybody go?????
Just dropping a note to wish all of You a "Happy Valentines Day" ((((HUGS)))) Sue
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Meds for bone pain
I have had bone pain now for 5 months. I finished my chemo in April and finished radiation in June. All bone scans and MRI's have been clear. I have neuropathy in my hands and feet and bone pain in my hips, elbows and upper thigh. I've been to see a doctor in the pain management clinic at MD Anderson. They want to…
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College Scholarship
My name is Brigid and I live in Buffalo, Ny. I am a childhood cancer survivor and want to go to college for Occupational Therapy. Every scholarhsip I find, I am not eligible for. Most of the scholarships are for specific states and I have not found one yet for Ny. If anyone has any information, it is greatly appreciated.…
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Age 18-30 Georgia suvivors!!!
I've had thyroid cancer the past month and soon will get treatment. I'm here asking if there are any others who are young and live in georgia. reply back or find my web page!!!!~JennFlann
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Singles Survivors Section
I am so tired of paying $2.99 for the first minute and $1.00 each additional minute plus long distance just so I can date..."Mocha Muffins".... What The!!?!?!?!... Was THAT out loud!?!?!.... hehe... just kidding!!... but seriously.. so far it looks like there are a few of us that would like a discussion section on single…
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Survivors of teenage cancer
Hi everyone - I seem to have come across quite a lively chat! Hopefully some of you will be willing to help me. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease at 17 and after 12 cycles of ABVD, was given a clean bill of health. What I wasn't prepared for was the psychosocial issues I was dealing with a year later. I experienced…
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What Next?
Hi, Im now one year clean! But I feel like I am stuck in this rut and cant get out. Everything is so different now. I quess my qestion to anybody and everybody is how do you get out of that rut and move on? I had a lot of plans before I got sick and I had a clear view of my goals and now everythings not so clear.....Any…
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Faith Strengthened Through Cancer
I'm having difficulty proving that cancer experiences can actually help strengthen people's faith in religion. Most of the survivors I know were already firm believers to begin with. I was 10 when I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and I was a little unsure and shaky with my beliefs. When my doctor told me he'd have to…
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my emotions
July 15 of this year I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, I am 24. I was lucky, I had the tumor excised and a lymphnode biopsied and my doctors tell me they got it all. I know this seems silly because I no longer have the cancer but I am still terrified. My mind seems to wander to the possibilities more and more. Just…
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seen or seeing counselors or psychologist
k so im a survior for year and a half. i havnt had any problems since the end of my chemotherapy in may 05. Had 3 surgeries which ended with a hysterectomy. Completed 3 months of Chemo then quit and my doctors supported my decision. I havnt had any problems since then. However a female age 22 with hysterectomy brings up…
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Relapse?? Could It be?
I know its normal to be a little afraid of a possible relapse whenever you are tired or just don't feel well, but this time I can't get the thought out of my mind. I just started college about a month ago and have been trying to adjust to that. About two weeks ago I starting getting tired real easy and no amount of sleep…
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New Here
Hi all, My name's Karen, and I just discovered this website a few nights ago. I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone and give a little insight into my situation. I found out that I had a tumor in my bladder on 4/20/05. Two days later I had a softball sized tumor removed only to find out that it was bladder cancer…