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Hi there, I really need some advice from someone who may have had a DIEP Flap. I had my original surgery 2 years ago and I'm wondering if anyone else has a crooked tummy???? I have had a few procedures in the last 2 years to remove dog ears, fill the breast as it went flat, and scar revision but I still have a stomach that isn't symetrical. Where I had the reconstruction on my left side, it sort of looks like a bulge and my plastic surgeon is blaming everything but himself! He even went as far as to tell me I was overweight (which I'm not!). Is very hard to find information relating to Ireland on the internet so if anyone can offer me any advice I'd really appreciate it as I'm very depressed about it and I thought this would be the best part of the whole 4 years of cancer, mastecomy, etc....

Hi there, haven't been on here in a while (which is a good thing I suppose)?.. Just wondering if anyone here can tell me how they discovered that their breast cancer had metastasized. I am almost 4 years clear from breast cancer and am now being referred back to the breast clinic as I am having major pain in my shoulder (opposite side to breast cancer) .. I have had an X-ray and Ultrasound but nothing has shown up (including no damage of any kind to rotator cuff etc.) the pain has now spread to my upper back (T3 area my Physio says).. I am worried sick and wondering if similar has happened to anyone else and if so was it resolved? Thanks x

Hi my dad has recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer which has spread to his liver they told us he has 3 to 6 months is this true or can he live longer it's killing me to know this and watch him every day knowing he has this I have been told that people can live up to 5 years with a diagnosis like this

Hello reader, my husband 53 has just been diagnosed with Lung Cancer. Right lung upper lobe .inoperable due to collapse of the top 3rd of lung and where it is placed. Sub group Squameons stage 3A... now that is all double dutch to me and i'm afraid to go on google. Heading for a pet scan on Monday next and that result will determine when chemo and radium starts ... Im scared shitless... ;(

My mam was diagnosed with breast cancer but her hand swelled up really bad the cancer is spread to armpit has this happened to anyone else what can I expect

Hi all, I want to accompany my dad to some form of support/counselling but am not sure of the options available. My mum suffered from cancer for 5 years and lost her battle in November 2015. Since then, my dad has not sought any support but is ready now. Are there groups or sessions delivered anywhere in Dublin for people who've lost a loved one to cancer? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I found a lump last Friday 03 March.normal mammogram 7 months ago.i suffer from fibromyalgia on .I was on HRT an stopped it immediately in panic when i found the lump.I have right sided shoulder blade pain and right hip pain and chest tightness.I am terrified this is a sign of widespread cancer. I am due to be assessed on Monday for triple assessment At St Vincents hospital. Will i be given any indication straight away if I am in trouble/ Don't think I can wait much longer for news I am not sleeping and feeling very panicky. I have myself convinced i have breast lung and bone cancer I am normally very calm and strong but this has sent me into orbit Any advice or information greatly appreciated

was under the impression that bowel cancer was one of the more common serious diseases/causes of death in ireland...if not worldwide; strange no replies from any quarter....do I assume that there are very few suffering with this condition on this site...if so I could 'turn' elsewhere. Thanks.

Hi im planning on doing the big pre chemo cut and although im feeling strong enough i think im going to be quite emotional can anyone recommend a hairdresser in dublin south. Really im looking for a bit of privacy and sympathy. I know getting your haircut is not the end of the world but it does mark the start of a big change in my life with chemo starting next week. Thanks everyone x

Hi I'm new to the forum. Not sure if Im on the right one, so Ive posted this to a few....My husband was diagnosed with FAP over 13 years ago and had an immediate preventative subtotal colonectomy with IRA. Wondering has anyone out there also been diagnosed with this very rare genetic condition and if so, if they'd like to share?