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Hi Im looking for someone to mind my children 2/3 days a week. I was wondering if anyone has any experince with childminders,and can recommened an agency or someone you have used in the past. Im based in Dublin near the city centre. Thanks.

FYI everyone, looks like the results of the trial please the HSE and they will now be offering this test to see if chemo is beneficial for early stage sufferers. ------------------------------------------------ A new breast cancer test will be available to to all public patients who require it from this week onwards. The HSE National Cancer Control Programme has today approved the use of the Oncotype DX test. The test determines whether chemotherapy would be a suitable treatment for breast cancer patients. The genetics-based test means that about 30% of women who would otherwise have had chemotheraphy will be spared the toxicity and long-term side effects of the treatment. There had been speculation that the test would be deemed too expensive for the HSE to provide, however the National Cancer Control Programme has concluded that the test represents value for money and so will be available to all suitable public patients. The test is suitable for early stage breast cancer and so about 300 women in Ireland will be able to avail of it each year. ------------------------------------------------ (From RTE News website)

After a pretty shocking start to the day when hair started to go,(pubic hair coming out in bunches in the shower, big surprise)- I just wanted to let anyone in Dublin know that Roches in Kimmage are completely utterly brilliant. Tonight, I have a new wig, and I love it! I feel confident that I can face the world and work and, well just about anything. I hope no-one is going to tick me off for plugging them, but the people there could not have been more professional, kind, caring and utterly utterly experienced in getting the right style for me. (In fact it was a bit of a weird thing to learn my natural style was messy (my partner agreed), when I thought I was very neat and well groomed. But just shows, again, they read me right. I'd been in a week ago but I was too dazed from chemo to take it all in and my partner and Roches guided me, but I wasn't really all there , today I was more on the ball but by then they'd everything sorted anyway. If you have any fear of this whole hair loss thing- go. These people will just make all the fear melt away. xx Very Happy

[b:3tpzdn81]WILL YOU BE IN EDINBURGH THIS AUGUST? See a new dance theatre production by Chickenshed that explores the effects of a cancer diagnosis on a family.[/b:3tpzdn81] [i:3tpzdn81]Slender Threads[/i:3tpzdn81] depicts the experience of an ‘everywoman’, a wife and mother, to explore what cancer and its treatment does to the love, lives and relationships of the woman, her husband and her daughter. The family are joined on stage by dancers portraying the inner thoughts of those affected, mirroring and magnifying the words and emotions expressed. The bold, stylish and engaging production comprising real-life interviews, an original soundtrack and innovative multimedia, offers a transformative and life-affirming perspective on living with cancer. Visit http://www.chickenshed.org.uk to find out more about the company and the show. Venue: Zoo Roxy (The Loft), Venue 115, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU Dates: Friday 5 – Sunday 28 August (not Wednesdays) at 5.15pm (1 hour) Ticket Prices: Sun – Thurs £9 (£7 concs) Fri & Sat £10 (£8 concs). Preview 5 & 6 Aug £5 Access Performances: Sign Interpreted: 18 Aug / Captioned: 19 & 20 August To Book: Edinburgh Festival Fringe Box Office 0131 226 0000 or via http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/dance- ... er-threads From August you can also book via Zoo Venue’s Box Office on 0131 662 6892. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68GEwdOJhvY

I lost my Sister to ovarian cancer in August 2008 and life has not been the same since she left......she had a hysterectomy in the Summer of 06 and admitted herself she didnt take enough care of her health afterwards, like allowing stress into her life (work especially) and ignoring symptoms that were pointing towards something being wrong....by the time she sought help it was too late.....She was told in April of 2008 (just before her 43rd birthday) that she was terminally ill and she was dead by August....every day I miss her, every day I wonder why she is not here.....my advice to any one, who feels that their body isnt working as it should be, go to your GP and keep going until you are heard and taken notice of and something is done for you....and remember nothing that happens in this life whether its work related or relationship related or finances etc, NOTHING is worth so much stress that it ends up killing you.......there is no comfort for those you leave behind.

Hi everyone, My name is Gavin Deady. I am a doctoral researcher in the Department of Socciology at NUI Maynooth. My research explores the lived experience of prostate cancer, and how men use online help and support services. I am particularly interested into when and why men begin to use online support services. I am also interested to understand how men support each other online. How does online support differ from face to face support? I would be interested in hearing from any men interested in contributing to the study. You can contact me by email at gavin.deady@gmail.com Please feel free to give your impressions and opinions as you see fit. Everyone is guaranteed the highest level of confidentaility and anonymity, and I hope you will consider making a contribution. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to email me. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Regards, Gavin Deady

He really was a lovely man - open, generous minded, brill sense of humour, and a real character. He was always positive and always had a funny story to tell. He had a big heart and saw and treated everyone the same. We just wish he got more time on this earth, and we are very sad that his sunny presence is gone from our lives. LA.

The death has occurred, after a short illness following a long battle with oesophageal Cancer, of Danny Byrne, Mallow AC and the 2009 'C Team - Cancer Survivors' Cork City Marathon Relay team [url:9bpx6cv6]http://www.eagleac.net/content/view/172/93/[/url:9bpx6cv6]. Danny retired from racing following his diagnosis in 2002, but many of us will remember our battles on the road with him. On a personal note, it was great to see Danny run for the 'C Team' in the marathon last June. Danny ran out of his skin that day, finishing his leg several minutes faster than he had predicted. He also raised a considerable sum for the Cork Cancer Research Centre. Danny was a terrier and fought his illnesses, but had a tough task. He developed oesophageal Cancer in 2002, ruptured his bowel in 2004 and later developed a brain tumour, yet he still maintained an active life, curtailing his running but taking to cycling most days. [url:9bpx6cv6]http://www.eagleac.net/content/view/206/100/[/url:9bpx6cv6] C Team 2010 We will miss you Danny. Rest in Peace.

does anyone know why Castineira's clinics are being canceled and moved to waterford and he is not there either

The Irish Cancer Society is dedicated to improving the lives of those living with cancer and intends to develop services for women living with secondary breast cancer who currently do not have a support system to address their unique needs. If you would like to take part in this focus group which takes place on the 8th of May at the Irish Cancer Society building , please contact the specialist nurses on 1800 30 90 40. Regards, Naomi Fitzgibbon Cancer Information Services Manager. Irish Cancer Society.