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Hi had neck cancer consisting of tumour on voice box in November 2017 was brought to Galway and a trachy was put in place because tumour was blocking air way....the MRI an the CT were done an also cancer on tongue...I was in no pain an felt healthy Was in hospital November right threw till February....had 36 Radium and 1 large chemotherapy session Home in February felt fine didn't need any medication for pain doing daily chores etc out driving around Then the follow up scans started in April which showed that treatments did not work More scans an biopsy done in Galway till August 2018 showing cancer still on voice box Referee to start James in Dublin where in September there was a clinic an in October there followed more scans and it just shows the voice box and some glands having cancer......so happy enough to do a lyranectomy but before the surgery he decides to do a final biopsy .......which revealed the cancer in tongue an osepagus the lyrnx an pharynx plus the voice box and the glands ......so surgery out of question at this stage as I would end up worse than I Ammar the moment......which is by the way still no pain an just have the trachy.....still able to function as normal Just waiting around now for idea of next step........please anyone reading this don't put off a sore throat as flu or cold get it seen by a ENT doctor straight away if it last more than 2 days

Today I received the most terrifying news that I have breast cancer. I'm 47. I can't remember most of what I was told because my mind went into this numb state. Something about triple negative and invasive but small in size. I am freaking out. I'm terrified I'm going to die and leave my son who's 7 without me. Hubby is very supportive but his positivity is upsetting in a weird way. He wants me to be normal until we know more but I want to scream and cry. I'm pathetic I know. Has anyone felt like me?

My Mother in law has recently found out she has sclc. My concern is her home, its mouldy damp and has 20 years of dust build up. She is currently in hospital with pneumonia. I fear the dust etc will cause her to become ill again. Do we treat this the same way we would treat an asthmatic? I also fear her care when she comes home from hospital. Can anyone give me some advice?

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I am 58yrs and have been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, I underwent surgery twice. have been prescribed Tamoxofin and was I am worried about the side effects of this drug, I am a wheelchair user and my mobility is not great and the risk of blood clots from tamoxofin worries my especially. any feedback welcome.

Hi all. I am wondering has anyone experienced capsular contracture. I am 10 months post bilateral masectomy with immediate silicone implant reconstruction and am now experiencing pain , swelling, rising of the breast and orange peel appearance on my skin. It has only happened on one breast (the one i had the cancer in) . The other is perfectly fine no issues. My oncologist does not think it is related to my radiotherapy as i finished this in August with no problems. It has only become an issue in the last week or so. I have an appointment to see my surgeon in the next few days but my doctor thinks this could be one of the reasons i am having these symptoms so long after and i was wondering has anyone been treated for this or had to have their implant removed or replaced because of this or what treatment they received. Thanks in advance ☺.

Hi all. Has anyone experienced peau d'orange on their breast with implant reconstruction. Have an appointment tommorow to have it checked. I am nearly a year post surgery.Thought it might be capsular contracture which i can deal with but am freaking out now because did the worst thing and googled it and its all about inflammatory breast cancer which has just added to my stress level. If anyone has experienced this symptom and can tell me their experience i would appreciate the insight. Thanks

Hi all I'm trying to be very positive about my breast cancer diagnosis but I'm so scared I've been dianogsed with stage 2 breast cancer in waiting in ct and her I which is making me think it's spread I keep getting pains in my side and back and convince myself it's everywhere please tell me it gets easier all this waiting for tests I need to know What I'm feeling with I'm at my wits end can't sleep or eat now I feel wrecked even before treatment

Hi I was diagnosed with Vulval cancer in Jan 2017, at the age of 39. I had a partial radical vulvectomy 4 days later. All going well at my checkups until my 18 month check. Seems there are some areas of concern again, although my consultant thinks that should treatment be needed after the biopsy it will be laser treatment. I know women with this cancer are very few and far between, and I am a member of 2 online groups but they are uk & america, so thought I would post here and see if there is anyone else in the same or similar position, closer to home. Btw I'm in Dublin

My G.P. last Tuesday sent an urgent referral to breast check for me I won’t be seen for 10 working days and i fear I will be gone totally bonkers. My lump/growth running length ways upwards from nipple. I was hoping it may have been caused my lifting weights but gp didn’t indicate either way. Any reassurance be greatly appreciated.