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Thanks to chemo my toe nail feel off bloody new nail is coming back ingrown and SORE... U would think after chemo nothing is sore after it.. Have to try and get a referral now.

I am new to this forum , 61 years old. Diagnosed in october 2013, have had lumpectomy and Radiotherapy. Had to come off HRT within 2 weeks immediately after diagnosis ,having been on it for 10 years, so got hot flushes and night sweats shortly after coming off it. Have an appointment with oncologist next friday before starting Tamoxifen. Any advice about starting Tamoxifen and avoiding side effects welcome. Active

Hi everyone, yes it is Valentines Day, this is my FIRST post as I have only joined this message board. My new resolution is to keep up the enthusiasm to contribute. For the past two years I have been receiving treatment for prostate cancer. I have remained upbeat about this but in the day centre I have not had much opportunity except occasionally to chat with a fellow surviver. These last two years I have been busy doing study, I am a general nurse and now when I go for treatment I am so to speak on the other side of the bed. Anyway, I know there are many people who must read these blogs. Just reading or listening is a gift in itself. I love writing, chatting, sharing things. I am not on any other blog as I want to give time to this site. Well if anyone wants to ask any questions or share some thoughts please do. Like tonight I am sitting in with my wife waiting to watch the Late Late show - I believe all about singles. Any way it is something to do together. I am on hormone therapy so not much happening in that department, nudge, nudge. If you are alone tonight and feeling blue well cheer up - there is always something really good around the corner. Good night.

finally got a date for my reconstruction! going in Tuesday 25th for TUG recon (They take from my thighs to make a new boob) Has anyone had this? can anyone offer any last minute advice? Also surgery is in Beaumont and their web page says no electrical equipment, does this apply to phones and tablets, or did anyone use these whilst in? I used both phone and laptop in Limerick and they had no problem with me charging them on the ward.

Hi all I haven't been on in awhile but just wanted to share some good news! My beautiful baby boy was born last Tuesday morning and is absolutely perfect! I underwent a mastectomy and 4 sessions of AC while pregnant with him and luckily it's had no negative impact on him so far. I have 12 taxol and radiation still ahead of me but I've a few weeks grace to allow my body to recover so am going to enjoy family life and not think about cancer for a little while! Hopefully this post will reassure anyone in the future who receives a breast cancer diagnosis while pregnant! Best wishes everyone! Pamela

Hi, Not sure that I should be writing here, but just looking for some advice. A number of months ago I found an area of redness on my left breast with a small lump underneath it. I was referred by my GP to a breast clinic and was seen by a breast surgeon. He felt it was not concerning as he said 'it was in the skin'. I have bad acne on my breasts and I think he felt it was the same as this. I left the clinic happy with this but the months past and the redness was still on the skin and the lump was still underneath the skin. I was concerned and on a visit to my GP for a different reason and I mentioned it to her again and she said she would refer me for a mammogram/ultrasound(these were not done on the day I was in the breast clinic initially). I went back to the same breast clinic and had the ultrasound and mammogram and again I was told again it was not concerning and it is within the skin and is in keeping with a skin insultation/skin lesion (really not sure what this means?). I was delighted and left without asking any questions. I am now a few months later with the redness and the lump still there. While I have been given good news so far I am now starting to think that something has been missed. I know I have to go back to see my breast surgeon as he is the only person who can answer my questions, but I was wondering has anyone heard of a similar diagnosis. I can clearly feel a lump. If anyone has or knows of someone who has been told something similar, I would be interested. Thanks for reading, Sincs

Would like to hear from women who have had immediate reconstruction before radiotherapy!! I was thinking Ld flap! But did radiotherapy effect their end result?

Hi I am a 51-year-old man and have been living with Stage 4 prostate cancer for 3.5 years now. I would like to talk to any other patients of any age who are dealing with this situation. I'd like to talk about treatments, prospects, quality of life, how you are coping. I have been looking for a support group for a while now and there doesn't seem to be one. Being able to talk to someone else in the same boat would be good for the spirits. I am going through my chemo cycles and am generally coping with life, and I'd like to share my experiences with others. regards Dara

Hi everyone, back again.Went to see oncologist today re result of oncotype test good news I don't need chemo just radiotherapy and tamoxifen.Ishould be dancing down the street ,right, but I am not .I feel completely numb inside ,am I going nuts anyone.I don't want to talk to anyone at the moment especially not family ,close friends who knew I had appt today and that list includes my husband.It becomes exhausting thinking and talking about B C all the time so in a way maybe I just want to shut it all out.Sorry for this confusing rant folks but it is so much easier to write than talk.

Did anyone see Majella on the Late Late last night. I think she is a very courageous lady. I watched her a few months back when she shaved her head and raised all that money for the Irish Cancer Society. Little did I think at the time I too would be diagnosed with cancer. Before my diagnosis I was oblivious to all the suffering and pain that caner patients had to go through. This online forum was something I never knew existed where we all try and give each other support and advice. It's great that Majella is bringing it to the mainstream and raising awareness and much needed funds. We'll done to her.