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I was diagnosed with metastic breast cancer in2013 . Finished all treatment doing well but have developed pains everywhere. I am on tamoxifen. Had scans done every thing fine. Any one else have similar . Happy days

Hi all, I'm going to go out on a limb here and talk about something that a lot of people don't want to talk about - sex after cancer. I am thankfully after finishing my chemotherapy, mastectomy and reconstruction and the prognosis is good. My cancer is estrogen driven so I'm on tamoxifen. Prior to my cancer I had a very normal healthy sex life with my wonderful partner but now its non existent as I'm completely unresponsive and very tender! I have tried lots of things, i.e. replens, vitamin E etc but to no avail. Has anyone tried the Estring or Vagifem? I know they release small amounts of estrogen into the bloodstream - is it too risky?? This is a real problem as I feel far too young to be giving up a loving sex life and there must be others on this site with similar issues??

In honour of my Mom, RIP 06/12/1993. Breast Cancer

Hi all I hope everyone is doing well. Unfortunately last week, 11 months after finishing active treatment I was diagnosed with bone mets. Right now I'm really really annoyed with my Onc and considering moving hospitals. If anyone had treatment in Beaumont and would recommend their Onc, could you pm me please? Maybe he's right & what happened would have regardless of where I was treated but I presented to him with node negative breast cancer 2 years ago and while under his care it has now spread to my liver and bones. I'm just so angry and upset right now and at least want a second opinion. Tia x

Has anyone any information or experience on the use of hemp juice as a boost to the immune system and an aid to general good health? I was recently told by an acquaintance that there were numerous benefits to taking hemp juice and it is beneficial while on chemo. Would appreciate any feedback.

Hi there, Family member newly diagnosed Diagnosis made after presenting for routine mammogram Lump is not palpable - had mammo been done 6 months previous it would not have shown up Lumpectomy and node biopsy done Awaiting results of these Initial scan in doctors showed no presence of cancer in lymph nodes What is the likelihood that it will have spread to lymph nodes? Doc initally said radiotherapy only Reading now about different types of hormones if it isn't ER or PR + then chemo may be needed This has all been an (unwanted) fast learning curve. Trying to find out any more info I can find out

Hi All, I'm curious if anyone is on the Zoladex implant/injection with their Tamoxifen? Also wondering if any oncologists in Ireland are upping Tamoxifen to 10 years (rather than 5)? I'm still under my GP in the UK, but concerned if I want to move back home what the treatment plan will be.... Bettersoon!

Discovered I had early stage IDC last November and had two lumpectomies within two weeks, second one to get clearer margins and remove nodes. I have since had radiation and taking the dreaded letrozole since February with side effects and tiredness kicking in now. When I returned for my results I was astonished when my surgeon told me they were unable to find any Lymph nodes under my arm despite being in theatre for longer than normal while he searched. Anyway he did a second tracer test in the lymphatic system and assured me that the cancer didn't spread but he himself said he never came across this before even though it is possible. Unfortunately this is hampering my recovery because I keep rthinking 'What if he missed something' and I'm feeling fearful all the time. I dont know whether this still leaves me open to Lymphodema and I dont think they know either. I had an excellent surgeon in one of the main centres in Dublin. Has anyone else experienced or heard of anyone who had similar?

Hi all , this is my first post . I have been waiting ten weeks for my breast biopsy results and finally received a letter for next week to come in . I have been told to also bring in a urine sample too . can anyone shed some light as to what this means ? Does this mean that i have to go for further tests ? I don't know what to make if it all .

Hi all, I'm scheduled to have my expandable implant replaced with a standard one in 10 days. I'm excited and hoping it will be easier than the reconstruction surgery. They tell me it's like "changing a tyre"! Has anyone else had something similar? What was the recovery times like? I've done the lymph removal, nerve issues, reconstruction, so none of these are a factor.... I've been offered a lovely new job to start the following week and am hoping for a new start, clean slate, no cancer story! Thanks