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Welcome to Planet Cancer, a community of young adults with cancer in their 20s and 30s. A place to share insights, explore our fears, laugh, or even give the finger to cancer with others who just plain get it.

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Cancer makes life lonely 15 Replies

Started by Christyle Thibault in Life After Cancer. Last reply by Andrea Marie Sugaski yesterday.

Survivors of Childhood Cancer 29 Replies

Started by Mary in Childhood Cancers. Last reply by Cori Knight May 1.

MyPlanet House Rules

There are very few rules besides don't be a jerk, but here is a link to the formal list. Read it before you get started. Thank you and drive through.
 
 
 

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Willie posted a status
"Monday the folks at Duke released me and proclaimed cancer free. YEA! Now if I can get over the rest of it I will be tickled."
2 hours ago
Cori Knight posted a status
"A good day talking to one of my favorite people. He looks healthy (yay!) & had great advice for me, so I am happy. Here's to a great mentor!"
yesterday
Laura J posted a blog post

NEED ADVICE: Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip

Almost exactly one year after I finished my 2.5 year treatment for ALL, I woke up one morning only to fall to the floor. My hip couldn't support my weight. After going in to the clinic to show them tons of bruises and tell them of my "bad hip", they were far more concerned about the hip. Ironically I postponed an xray so I would not be late for a speaking event at a cancer event. While away that weekend, the words "my F-ing hip hurts" must have been uttered 100 times. It is not like me to…See More
yesterday
Henry posted a status
"BONE MARROW BIOPSY IN 6 HOURS. UGH."
yesterday
Yeoh Gaik Koon posted a status
"Going to insert my port this friday. And continue with chemo on Mon. Is it painful when insert port. How to take care of it?"
yesterday
Samantha Schuey's discussion was featured

Dating during Treatment

Right before I was diagnosed, my boyfriend and I split up.  We remain friends, and he really is my best friend and has been wonderful and supportive through all of this.  For a while I had trouble distinguishing his care and support for other feelings, and was confused by the realtionship, but we've talked since then and I am really over him now and ready to just be his friend.But I miss the special companionship being in a relationship gives you.  I want to know if it is possible, or even wise…See More
Monday
Brooke McMillan's discussion was featured

Let's Talk About Sex and Dating After Cancer

Let's talk about sex people. Sex and dating might be the last thing on your mind during treatment, but we are all human and it will come up. How do you talk to someone you are dating about your cancer treatment...more importantly when? And if you are attached, how do you deal with not feeling up to it?Here are some survivors talking about sex and dating after cancer:
Here are some health care professionals:
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Monday
Andy Koontz joined superfluke's group
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MEN WITH CANCER

This is a group for Men who have or have had cancer. It's about being a man in the midst of adversity. Facing life, death and all the bullshit in between. And hopefully finding a way to deal with it.
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