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Hi everyone, had a robotic assisted radical prostatectomy on March 24th 2025. Procedure went well and was discharged the next day. I'm 49 years old and I was diagnosed back in July 2024 after MIR scan and did biopsy to confirm it in September 2024. I was very lucky I found the cancer because went to my GP in January 2023 and had an issue with my semen and was prescribed antibiotics and it cleared up, it was a urinary tract infection. My GP said he would check my prostate with a blood test and DRE. Blood test showed my PSA score was 3.2 and DRE showed prostate slightly swollen. That result for PSA score sent alarm bells ringing and now after my surgery I'm waiting till 20th May to get the all clear please God. It has been a tough journey for the last 2 years living with cancer but hopefully I'll be ok.

Second round of AC 8th day in mouth is very sore . Pallete is very sore. Fatigue is setting in was okay at wkend .anyone else feel like this okay then drained.

Hi folks So my brother who lives abroad was experiencing urinary issues with blood in his urine. He acted fast and made an appointment. His PSA levels are normal. He was sent for an ultrasound, it showed bladder and kidneys normal. But the radiologist said is lymphnodes were enlarged . The specialist called that day and has scheduled a CT. When he called the hospital the receptionist said there will also be a biopsy at some point, but no datez given. We're all concerned. I have a cancer history myself . Does anyone know if these tests are normal, especially In Scandinavian countries or is he facing something sinister? The waiting is so difficult. Thanks and lots of love to everyone ❤️

Hi, My 79 yo father has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, gleason score 7 and intermediate risk, Awaiting consult with oncologist to discuss treatment options, I am just wondering if anyone has experience of nano knife surgery in UK? How was it and how effective? The low risk of side effects looks promising as my father is very worried about all the different side effects of treatment options here in Ireland. Also is it covered by hse treatment abroad scheme if it is an option. Thanks in advance for any replies

Hi , not sure if this is the right place to post my question. I had bowel cancer and liver cancer just over 1o years ago, while I recovered well I finding the fatigue that comes sometimes very debilitating. Do anyone else still suffer with this after so many years and any tips on how to deal with it would be greatly appreciate. 🥰

Hello I went to my GP over 2 lumps in my neck. I had an urgent referral to Vincent’s for an ultrasound which I had last Wednesday. The lady doing the ultrasound said my lumps looked like normal lymph node’s but that the radiologist would need to take a look etc. I received a text today with an appointment to see the ENT consultant on Friday. Now my concern is why am I being called in so quickly and also if nothing showed up in my scan would the results not just be sent back to my GP ? Should I be concerned.

Hi, I'm currently on hormone treatment for estrogen positive breast cancer, I am post surgery and radiotherapy treatment, I will be meeting with my Oncologist and surgeon as part of my follow-up care, I never seem to know what to ask, and I'm wondering if anyone could suggest what information I may need to ask about going forward? I know my follow on care will be an annual mammogram, but is there any other follow-up care I should be having that I may need to request? Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Hi. Has anyone else here had their chemo (adjuvant in my case) delayed in CUH? Or have you had the same experience? Mine has been put back from starting next week until July 25th. I am already 8 weeks post surgery. Thanks.

A week-long art exhibition is being held in Finavarra, Co. Clare this weekend to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. The event will be opened on Saturday at 6pm by RTE's Katie Hannon.

Good Afternoon. My partner was diagnosed with non Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2020. Since then she has recovered well from the treatment she was given but now she has lost her eyesight in both eyes since July 2022. Has anyone experienced this or know of anyone who has experienced this after cancer. Both her Neurologist and Opthalmic consultants do not know why she has lost her eyesight and so we so not know who to turn too next for help. They say she is.an extraordinary case and that they have not seen this before. Can anyone help on this matter??? Any help or advice would be greatly accepted.