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On Monday next a team from 'C Team - Cancer Survivors' will be running in the relay in the Cork City Marathon. You can find out more about us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/C-Team-C ... 8393882344 . We'd be delighted if you'd consider sponsoring us. If not, please click 'Like' or 'Share', or pass it on in some format. ....of course, if you're on, or around, the Marathon course on Monday, please give us a cheer!! C Team - Cancer Survivors relay team who are taking part in the 2012 Cork City Marathon Relay are: Mossie Shanahan (Skin Cancer - Cork), Ned O'Brien (Melanoma - Clonmel, Co. Tipperary), John Quigley (Prostate Cancer - Cork). Liam Ryan (Neck & Head Cancer - Ballina, Co. Tipperary) Noel O'Connor (Prostate Cancer - Carrigaline, Co. Cork), Each C Team member has their own fundraising. John Quigley's pages are: Irish Cancer Society - http://www.mycharity.ie/event/c_team_20 ... r_society/ and Cork ARC - http://www.mycharity.ie/event/c_team_2012_cork_arc/ Liam Ryan Cancer Appeal - http://liamryancancerappeal.weebly.com/donate.html Please like, share or donate! Our primary aims of the group are: 1) To raise the profile and awareness of cancer survivors. We're still here and getting on with life. (It may not be easy, but, bugger it, we're dealing with it) 2) To show those facing cancer, whether diagnosed or supporting someone who is dealing with cancer, that we’re getting on with life… and they can too 3) To make contact with other cancer survivors who might join with us in future events and finally 4) (Maybe) raise a bit of money, though this is not a core aim.

Hi does anyone have any experience of post treatment effects. I am so fatigued, unbelievably forgetful & can be quite depressed at times. Generally finding it difficult to cope. Should be so happy that the worst is behind me but find it difficult functioning "normally" or whatever the new normal is. Was back at work part-time but found I couldn't cope & am now back out on sick leave & awaiting re-con. Would appreciate knowing if anyone else has had this experience.

Hi all I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer following routine mammogram just turned forthy in December. I had macestomy and reconstruction in April and pathology report showed 5cm of dcis and 5mm of invasive grade 3 I am currently awaiting results of oncotype dx test and just wondering if anyone has experience of this test and score is considered ok to skip chemo. Thank you so much Molly

Hi all Having my third chemo tomorrow. Hand where last chemo was administered is still very sore and veins gone dark brown/black with brown patches on the skin. Started dark red and has changed over the weeks since the last session. Saw GP, game me antibiotics. Took them and still have the problem. Anyone else had issues like this and if so any advice. Thanks

hi all, im a 29 year old woman, whose had pre cancerous cells removed from my cervix twice already at the age of 22 and 26. about 8 months ago i noticed a lump in my right breast but didnt pay any heed because it moved backwards and forewards upon moving it, but the other week i was in the shower and noticed this lump has gotten alot biggeri`m kind of scared to go the doctors because of my previous history and cancer also runs in mums side of family (4 uncles have died in the past 8 yrs with cancer) i also afraid to go to my doctors in case they think im over reacting...will i just let it go for a few weeks and see if lump goes away, im aware it could just be a cyst... any advice greatly appreciated

I am due to go for my second surgery on Friday and yet still dont feel fully recovered from my first .I have a pain in my left breast thats very tender if anyone can tell me is this common or am I just watching everything to closely now... Kally

Hi I got my genetic test results in Crumlin on Monday and I tested positive fo the Brca 2 mutation. I kinda expected that result as both me and my sister diagnosed with breat cancer in our thirties.Trying to get my head around it and gather as much info a I can. The Genetics Doctor was lovely and is referring me to Cork to meet with Surgeons to discuss the possibility of removing ovaries and maybe the other breast. She said I could be two months or so before app so plenty of thinking time. I just wondered had anyone had any preventative surgery or dealt with the surgeons in Cork. Thank you all Bernie

Hello ladies just wondering if anyone else out there can relate?Im finished chemo(end of march)and 6 weeks out from surgery,all recovering well thanfully.But i cant seem to shift the 'lost'feeling.I have gone from the safe cocoon of appointments with various surgeons mostly telling me what i had to do and having dates pencilled in for pretty much every week.Now its 3 weekly visits for herceptin,see the breast surgeon in 6 months and the plastic surgeon in 3 months.I have yet to see the oncologist consultant(whom i have only ever met once before chemo).Dont take me wrong im delighted to be done,but nobody tells or helps you to readjust to the new normal we all live now.I get up in morn get kids out to school ,and then wonder what to do,so of course the mind wanders. Im sure its early days yet and i will pull myself together,but does anyone else understand? xx

Hi Just wondering if anyone knows how long after surgery does chemo start Thank you so much

I had a wide local excision and sentinal node biopsy done this day last week. My scar is much bigger than I thought, around the nipple and right across the breast. That hasn't been too painful, but my God is the sentinal node biopsey scar sore and painful. Is this normal? It's definately not inflamed or infected but my underarm area feels a bit numb and feels as if its being pinched all the time.