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My husband's cancer is very aggressive and told today now in brain. Diagnosed 10 weks ago. If lucky only weeks left. We expectation of chemotherapy helping and extending life. Not an option now . I'm reeling myself and don't know how to tell them

Hi my name is Annie and I live in wexford. I was diagnosed with stage 4 hodgkin's lymphoma in my chest and bones 2 weeks ago. I am really struggling with sleep and money worries 😟 I feel so lonely when my partner and son are at work and school. I can't seem to have a plan each day. Any advise Annie 33

How long does it take to get back to peeing normally after surgery and catheter

Hi My father recently got diagnosed with lung cancer and then a few days later diagnosed with cancer in the brain which spread from if lung, from what I’m reading is this stage 4 cancer, as the doctors want to start chemotherapy very soon but I am worried as my father is not the healthiest person, that the chemotherapy my be worse on him, then the cancer. Any guidance on this please

Hi everyone, My name is John I am 40 diagnosed with Kidney Cancer this summer, it's been a strange few weeks. Kidney is gone already, had a few bits removed from bladder as well. That's the very quick version of my story. I will probably write more another time. I have a Wife 4 kids, 2 my own 2 foster(feel like mine) age range 17-4. The last few weeks, It's been a lot. But why am I writing here and now, I guess it's just to express love to everyone who scared or lonely in their diagnosis. I want to say I have love for you, I care and I wish you all recovery and peace. John

Hi I'm having surgery lumpectomy next week and can't find a support bra for after surgery. Where can I get one and does it have to be a larger size. Does hse supply them. It's 4 days to my surgery and was only told on Thursday. Thanks Siobhan

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Hi there, My GP found a lump and tissue thickening and referred me urgently for a triple breast check. She said I would be seen within 2 - 3 weeks. It has been 2 weeks and I just got an appointment letter dated for October. I am nearly 50. Should I contact the clinic, wait it out or go privately although I don’t know how much that would cost. Thank you G.

Hi, I’m wondering if anyone here has undergone HIFU for prostate cancer in the U.K. How was the process for you and did VHI reimburse any of the cost ? Thanks 🙏

Hello, I was diagnosed a few years ago with NLPHL which is a rare type of lymphoma. I have had 1 lymph node removed in my neck (which is how I was diagnosed) and I am currently on watch and wait 'treatment' per se. I am hoping to have a hydrafacial soon, and one of the questions is asking if I have cancer currently, or a history of it. I am hesitant to inform the clinic of this as I don't think that my history would effect it - but is this me being negligent? If anyone can shine a light on why this information is needed for facials and massages, please do let me know. Thanks a million, CD09