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I’ve read conflicting information and my nurse said to eat as you normally would if you can. But can you eat things like sushi, raw fish, seafood etc while on chemotherapy? Thanks!

I’m due to start my first chemotherapy on Friday 18th. I have a cold the last few days (today is Wednesday), no temperature just sniffles and a mild cough. Should I notify the hospital? Will I still be able to get chemo on Friday?

Hi, I have had a swollen lymph node for a year or so it hasn't gotten bigger and it is rubbery to move. I am scared to go to gp. Recently had blood work done and all was fine. Can you have swollen lymph nodes that are not cancer. Thank you

Hi everyone, I was just wondering has anyone on tamoxifen experienced an increase in soft facial hair? I started tamoxifen about 10 weeks ago (after chemo and radio) and just recently noticed increased fluff on the sides of my face. It’s nearly growing faster than my head hair which seems a bit unfair! Could it be the change in hormones?

Hi, can cancer patients use Biotin shampoo? Someone I know was using it before his diagnosis to prevent male pattern baldness. He has continued though out chemo and radiotherapy. Is that ok?

Any Irish group for tdm1 ladies ie tdm1 indefinetly and with children feel I don’t belong in any forum

Hi I recently had a D&C and polypectomy due to symptoms which coincided with a positive hpv and abnormal (low grade) smear. Turns out the results of the D&C were not good and doc was also surprised. It’s Adenocarcinoma and after that I haven’t a clue. I’m just scared to be honest. I don’t know what’s in my body. Where it is or how far it’s spread. Google has me written off and i don’t know how I’ll cope between now and my appointment in the mater which I don’t have yet. I only found this out today. Im trying to stay sane and away from Google. If you could point me in the direction of what to do I would be so grateful Thanks

Had radiotherapy last April had problems breathing last week sent to A&e we’re I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis caused by radiotherapy.. I am very distressed as information doesn’t seem to be available and what I’m reading on internet is awful

Hi, I have received an appointment to go for a prostate biopsy. Any advice on the procedure or what to expect? Feeling very anxious about it.

Hi I am getting my round 4 of chemo on Monday for her2 positive breast cancer but I haven lost my eye lashes or brows and my hair seems to be growing back does this mean the treatment is not work I am so worried also I have an achy feeling in my breast and under my arm