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Hi Every one, I'm new and nervous. My name is Lou, I'm 41 and married with 3 children in the north east and I am going to the clinic next tuesday in Beaumont. I had a breast uplift and implant in November 08 for personal reasons. I was delighted with this and it really did make an awful difference to my life as it was something I had always been very self concious about. I had this done abroad and was very happy with the level opf care received. The implant in the left breast has always given me a bit of bother in that it seemed to settle high and was a bit harder than the other one.I was worried it may have been a thing called capsular contraction [scar tissue that squeezes and distorts the implantr and can cause pain] .I had this checked by a dr and he sad it was ok and best to leave it. He thought it was too early for capsular contarction to form as the implant had been harder a few weeks after surgery and generaly it takes time for scar tissue to build up. But a few weeks ago I found a lump that wasn't there or that I did not notice before.There actually seems to be a lot of lumpy areas so it is hard to tell what is ne and what is not. I am hoping it is this implant. I am so worried as I have had pain in my scapular area in my back recently too but didn't connect the two. And new stabbing pains in the breast on occaision. I am worried that the Dr's or radiographers might not have the expertise with implants.I'm scared they will miss something or think I'm a nutter for having gone and done this operation the first place.I'm worried because I had my surgery abroad I may not be treated here and told to go back abroad.. I was coping finewith all of this until last night and then it became really scary and overwhelming and i could not stop crying and could not sleep. Now I'm imagining every ache and pain is something dreadful as I have some pain under the breast to the left as if in the chest wall. Could be stress related...I feel my chest is going to explode with nerves and stress and I'm terrified of needles and the tests if I do need them. Any comments or advice you can give would be great . I have read some of your stories and you are all amazing. Thanks a milion for reading. Hope to hear from any of you.you are in mythoughts even tho' I know none of you. Thanks . Lou

Hi, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on 6th January (the day of the "big freeze", I'll never forget that date). Had lumpectomy, lymph nodes clear (happy days!) but was devastated to be told, following more tests, that I have bone mets - shoulder, T2 spine, pelvis. Had some radiotherapy to shoulder for pain and I am due to start chemo next Tuesday, 13th April. 4 bi-weekly AC chemo + avastin, another pet scan, break, then 12 x weekly taxol. I am terrified and dreading the chemo, any reassurances and tips for coping with chemo would be welcome. Stella

I'm just over a year out of treatment and my breathing is terrible, its like I have a tightness in my chest the whole time and struggle to breath properly. Hospital dismiss it and have said nothing is showing up. Anyone else having these symptoms?

Hi does anyone have any information on the Dragon Boat Information meeting on next Saturday - I heard about it but didn't get the details Many thanks

Hi Girls, I have been reading your posts and think you are all fantastic. I am 37 and had a left masctomy in March. No history in family.So scary. I had an expander fitted at the same time and found that great. I have recovered well from the surgery and feel much more positive about everything. I wanted to ask your advice on something. I am due to start chemo on Mon April 26th as it was delayed for a few weeks. My husband is on holidays that week and we have a hotel break booked for that fri april 30th for 3 nights. Their is Kids club everyday for my girls aged 4 and 7 so I could just rest all the time. Do ye think it is a good idea to go away so soon after the chemo? I just dont want to dissapoint kids as its been hard for them as well and we havnt been away for a while because of diagnoses. Thanks Bernie

I had a tram flap reconstruction post mastectomy in 2005 and am now pregnant, just wondering if any one else out there has carried a pregnancy to term post tram?

hi folks, I had a mastectomy in march 2009 and am reconsidering the above, anyone had this done, and how are you now. hugs, huggybear

Im heading in for a mastectomy on tuesday, so I have a week to prepare myself. Mentally I am as prepared as I can be, so Im looking for practical advice. I know flo had a long list of what to bring in for a mastectomy, but I cant find it. Just practical things that i might not have thought of...ie front buttoning pj's, pins for drains...etc.

Hi all, Me again, still moaning on here....... Next stop radiotherapy! Any advice out there please? Will I be even more knackered? I'm wrecked thinking about it. Thanks for the support. Celine

Hi , I would like to know if in Ireland there is anything similar to Mimosa project and if there is any possibility to be enrolled. Thank you http://www.mimosa-study.com/trial_centres_frame.htm MIMOSA is a demanding multinational trial started in December 2006 with a 9 years of duration. About 900 patients with advanced ovarian cancer who have had an optimal response to the initial treatment (surgery + chemotherapy) have been included in the study with the aim to test the efficacy and safety of the vaccination with Abagovomab for the prevention or the delay of disease’s recurrences. The first results will be available at the end of 2010. WHAT IS ABAGOVOMAB? Abagovomab is an antibody to be used as a therapeutic vaccine for the prevention of recurrences of ovarian cancer