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It's a big week for dee (tests) and Wicklow lady (operation). Best of luck to the two of you!! Will be keeping all crossed Xx

Well girls got very excited this morning as I have something growing on my head!! Couldn't say it's hair but it's something. Think maybe because I had a 20% reduction in my last 2 chemos the regrowth is quicker. Happy days think it'll be a long time before I've a pony tail but I'm happy with my chemo fluff lol xxx

Happy days I'm back in the ward since 6pm all is well I feel ok. I'm STARVING!! Please God the results will be good next weekxxx

I've been following the BC forum for the past 7 months and this is my first time to post. Tomorrow I'm due to have my last Taxol and I'm feeling kind of strange today. The chemo I had was EC x 4 and Taxol x 12. My treatment will not end tomorrow as I also have to get radiation x 28 and this will begin on 5th February. Did any of you feel strange or apprehensive before your last chemo? I can't believe I've made it this far (mastectomy and chemo) but when I think of all I've gone through the last 6 months, it's still all a bit of a nightmare. I just hope that the chemo has done it's job and that I never have to go to the oncology day ward again. Any feedback on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

Hi I have been diagnosed with stage 2 cervical cancer and start radio and chemo in 2 weeks. looking for women with similar as forum/email penpals...i am 40 with 4 kids, west of ireland being treated in galway

Hi, I have been reading your messages for some time but this is my 1st to write 1 myself. I was diagnosed last summer and have had my chemo, a mastectomy and rads. I was wondering if there is anyone that could give me advice on my reconstruction. I have been referred to Mr N Ajmal in Beaumont. Has anyone had their reconstruction done by him or can you give me any feedback on any of the plastic surgeons in Beaumont. Also as I am in my 20's and I'm considering having a Preventive mastectomy on the healthy breast. Has any one any advise on this too. Sorry for all the questions.

Hi everyone, Following a strong family history (Mother, aunt, maternal grandmother) I was diagnosed with DCIS on May 26th. Had wire localisation on June 15th which showed more cells in the margin! Back on July 20th for another excision to see if they can get the clear margin and will definitely be having radiotherapy. I was just wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation? Do surgeons keep going back until they get a clear margin or are they more inclined to recommend a mastectomy?

[color=#BF00BF:f49m45qv]Hi, I recently had a radical hysterectomy, which included removal of my lymph nodes either side of my pelvis. (I'm waiting to hear if I have to go for radiotherapy) I have been given information of prevention of lymphodema in my legs. Has anyone else had a similar experience? I am unsure about safe types of hair removal as it just suggests using an electric shaver, which I'm not keen on. My operation was just over 5 weeks ago and I'm still feeling very tired, but my pain levels are much improved. There are no specific support groups for women who have been diagnosed with cervical cancer, so to hear from someone in a similar situation would be great![/color:f49m45qv]

[b:5f7oyent][i:5f7oyent][color=#FF0080:5f7oyent]Em I dont really know what to be write on this , but last year my nanny got lung cancer and like i thought it was the worst feeling ever when i was told , its real upsetting now when i see her getting thinner and loosing her hair i just wanted to know if anyone else has gone through a loved one having cancer an if they could like let me know if the feeling that i have now will ever go ? [/color:5f7oyent][/i:5f7oyent][/b:5f7oyent]

Ive finished the chemo thanks for all the advice ladies.I had the chemo on a Friday and found Mon to Thurs after that my bad days but then I picked up.I found rice crispies and ice cold milk a life saver as I didnt feel like eating much for the four bad days.I never bought mouth wash just gargled with salt water after eating. Any weight loss after the first week was soon put back on by the next session.So its great to be finished I have to go on Tamoxifen in a few weeks so thats it for now.Looking forward to the hair growing back.Off to England tomorrow to see my 82 yr old Mum it will be a lovely suprise for her shes as fit as a flee and sharp as a razor. Looking forward to getting back to work part time and riding horses again. Good Luck ceedee