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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.

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

Can anyone tell me how long it takes to get biopsy results following a turbt procedure. Would 6 weeks be normal timeframe. Mercy hospital cork

Hi, I had 2 moles removed privately 8 weeks ago now, I was sent a letter for a review appointment 2 weeks ago and I am very worried I tried to ring the consultant 2 weeks ago when I received the lettter but he’s off on holiday for 2 weeks Is a review appointment normal for private patients? Thank you

I finished treatment for TNBC 3 years ago. My mam passed from ovarian cancer at 53. No genetic link . Last Friday I got my ovaries removed along with my fallopian tubes . I’m regretting it now as it’s Monday night and I am in awful pain. All my abdomen is sore. The scars are sore. I’m bloated. I feel like I am in labour . Feeling really down about it at the minute . Wondering if it was worth getting done. I feel I haven’t had a break from treatments / hospitals .

I started TC chemo 6 days ago and still feel really achy with a headache. Is this normal? I don't have a fever.

I found a breast lump a few months ago. I just assumed it was a cyst as my mother had suffered from them and the lump is very round, smooth and movable. I finally got around to seeing my gp who advised that I shouldn't worry and was referred to a private hospital. I didn't get an appointment for 5 weeks so I assumed it was not urgent. I had a mammogram/ ultrasound/ biopsy yesterday. The lump is over 5cm. It is not a cyst. It is solid and has vascularity. It is very round & very movable. The ultrasound tech felt that my lymph nodes were clear. They seemed interested in some small areas of calcification under and maybe in the lump. Is vascularity in a lump an indicator that it is probably malignant? I saw the consultant afterwards and she didn't give me any indications! I'm due back to her for results in 8 days. Is this quick? I'm going crazy thinking about it and all the scenarios ahead of me.

I have a triple assessment next week. I was in with the consultant this week, the lump I have is large and they said the lymph nodes on that side feel swollen too. The assessment feels like it is months away rather than days! My mind keeps thinking the worse, I'm usually a very positive person. I'm trying so hard to keep it together at home and in work! I need some words of wisdom to get me through the next few days/weeks! Thank you in advance. x

Hi, I live in Spain now and my prescription for Zoladex is from Spain. I need to travel to Ireland at the beginning of May but my Zoladex injection is due when I plan to be there. I have called 2 GP centres and no help and said can´t help me at all. So now I am stuck with not being able to travel or administering it myself which I don´t feel comfortable doing as it is a depot injection. Would you have any advice on this. In Spain, once you have a oncology letter, prescription and the medication any nurse can administer it. Thanks in advance