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Hi I am having a preventative double mascatomy with expanders on the surgery on the 4th of October any advice on what i need or how long before I can go back to work feeling ver nervous

Hi all, Just reaching out for some help really. Long story short- guy I’ve known a long time has stomach cancer (recurring again, he had it before I knew him too). This summer gone by I felt myself growing close to him. We had just been friends for a few years. We went on a few dates. I could feel myself really falling for him big time. Was like I hadn’t seen what was in front of my eyes for a few years. Anyhow, I could suddenly feel him pull away from Me. Grow cold distant and put off any attempts to see me. It hurt. I eventually got it out of him that he was back on Chemo drugs and radiotherapy for the cancer. In his words “just a few dodgy cells”. He said he said he didn’t want to drag someone else into it all. I respect that and of course I kept in touch. Tried helping him out in little ways I could. Fast forward to this week. I tentatively asked him how the treatment had been going. He said not sure as the treatment hasn’t appeared to improve the situation with the cancer. All through text so I don’t have a full picture and again respectfully letting him tell me what he wants to tell rather than more pressure from me. Which he does not need. Only thing is I’ve been shattered all weekend worrying and thinking about him since those words. I realise this is not about me it’s about him and I want to continue the support. I can just tell from the tone and mood of the texts he is very down beat. He suggested he may not continue with the treatment. Which I have to say absolutely floored me. Had anyone any advice or experience of anything similar? Thanks for listening:) Martin

Hi I am due to start 21 session so of radiotherapy next week. My margins were close and near the chest wall hence radiotherapy. However I was so disheartened to find out that capsular contracture is a possibility. Have you experienced this after radiotherapy or did you manage to avoid it ?

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

Has anybody had this type of reconstruction I am considering it and would love the opportunity to hear from somebody who has gone through the surgery

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in June 2020 and I had an immediate implant reconstruction in December 2020. I got upset daily when I caught a glimpse of my new breast in the mirror as they were unable to keep my nipple. I found a most wonderful and skilled tattoo artist based in Dundrum Hannah Vard Ryan. I went to Hannah twice the first time was in July of 2022. To say she is an angel on earth is an understatement - she completely puts you at ease and takes time to listen to any concerns/nerves you may have and discusses in detail the process. The first session took c. 2 hours and was not painful and I went home with a pep in my step. Seeing it transforming over a number of weeks was very heartening. She provides you with detailed home care and is always available if you have any queries. I had my second appointment last Sunday (great she works Sundays no need to take time off work :)) . I was in there for about an hour chatting away to Hannah while she worked her magic - when she completed the job and showed me the finished result in the mirror I was beyond emotional and feel like the old me is slowly coming back that is thanks to Hannah. She is an expert in her field the 3D effect is unbelievable. I would recommend Hannah to anyone she is so kind, considerate, professional and an all round lovely woman and I wish her all the best with her career she really is a gem and the light at the end of a dark tunnel for us all. As I said to her she is the full stop at the end of a very tough chapter. Happy to answer any questions anyone may have. Hannah can be contacted at www.hannahvardryan.com where she has numerous photos of her fabulous work.

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?

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, new here. Sounds very fickle but finished chemo in the summer had surgery now waiting on radiotherapy. My hair thankfully has started growing but it is Silver/Grey..... not what I would choose. I wear a headscarf currently but I was wondering has anybody dyed their hair before the recommended 6 months or what did you use? I couldn't be in public with it as it is I'm in my early 40's. Thanks

Hi All, I’m in the middle of chemo at the moment. I was diagnosed with appendix cancer in June this year. It has spread to my ovaries, peritoneum and bowel. I’m doing relatively ok but I look forward to my operation, hopefully early next year. I’m looking forward to talking to others going through this journey, it’s a lonely road. Good wishes to everyone out there who's doing or has done the journey Eileen