I was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma with local spread to lymph nodes in dec 2020. I had chemo, R mastectomy, axillary node clearance, oral chemo, radiotherapy and am now on tamoxifen. Over the Christmas break I have discovered a lump in my right armpit. (Side of surgery )My question is do I contact my oncology team or the breast care nurse in st James. I’m not sure if I’ve been discharged from the surgical team though.
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer, I will be having a lumpectomy shortly. I currently wear gel overlay on my nails and have done for a few years, is it advisable to have it all removed before my surgery and any follow on treatment, chemo/radiotherapy? I know this is probably a silly question, but I'm just preparing myself for the next few weeks, as I would have to have the gel nails removed professionally. Thanks in advance 😊
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I had a prostatectomy on Dec 9th and cathera removed on 19th
I am doing daily exercises but am still very incontinent. I know this is in normal range but wondering if there is anything else I can do.
I have booked specialist physio appointment but earliest is Feb 1st.
Regards
John
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I am getting a prostate biopsy result next Thursday. I only met my Uroligst once before MRI and was suprised I got a call for biopsy without any fedback on MRI . Radiologist was very nice etc but was very evacive when I asked about MRI score. It was explained to me that I would only get a biopsy if MRI was 4/5.
While I think I can accept what ever the outcome is, I am the type of person who likes lots of information. Is there a list of questions I should bring to appointment.
In the letter I was advised to bring somebody with me to the appointment. The letter was standard, so may have no relevance. My preference is to go on my own. My wife who would be very good at the meeting would like to attend but will respect my choice. Any advice.
PS I am 61 and this is my first time being a patient.
Thanks
John
Hi
I had a prostatectomy on August 9th on August 9th and cathera removed on 19th
I am doing daily exercises but am still very incontinent. I know this is in normal range but wondering if there is anything else I can do.
I have booked specialist physio appointment but earliest is Feb 1st.
Regards
John
Hi My father 76 has just started chemo/radium for lung cancer stage 3c. He has had his 1st of 3 of chemo thursday gone and will start his first of 30 radium next week. He is complaining of a very sore throat and alot of phlegm in his throat, No temp is this normal
Hi, my consultant told me recently that my ultrasound showed a mass on my liver. He didn’t say if he thought it was cancer specifically but I have cirrhosis so I’m at risk, I’m waiting for an urgent MRI since 9th of November. How long typically is the wait for MRIs or how long does diagnosis usually take? Thanks
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My mother has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She has had her scans and a biopsy was taken almost 2 weeks ago. How long will she have to wait to see the oncologist and find out about potential treatments?
Thank you
Hi,
My mother was diagnosed with Metastatic breast cancer which has spread to her bones in her Spine. She is currently an in patient in Tallaght hospital due to illness & complications from her cancer.
She has been waiting, for the last 4 weeks to go to the breast cancer centre in James for treatment but she is only being triaged at this stage. All scans, tests & histology was done in Tallaght but her cancer on her Spine is so extensive now I'm worried it will be too late for her to get proper treatment by the time they start. She has started on drugs that block estrogen and has been on those for a week.
Her doctor told me yesterday that she can only get contact with the team in James via email, she can't get them on the phone which is unbelievable since she is a doctor! Just anxious for my Mam to start her treatment & wondering what can be done while all this time goes by. I feel a bit helpless as I thought anything to do with cancer would be treated as priority. My mother is 74 so maybe they prioritise younger women. I really don't know at this stage.
Any help, Guidance or advice would be appreciated.
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