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We would like to let you know about an upcoming open day as part of Lymphoedema Awareness Month, organised by Lymphoedema Ireland on March 1st, 2014 in the Lodge, St Lukes’s Hospital Rathgar, Dublin 6. This meeting will take place from 10am until 2pm. To register your attendance email [b:39ys0x1h]info@lymphoedemaireland.com[/b:39ys0x1h] or text [b:39ys0x1h]087-6934964[/b:39ys0x1h].

sclc -small cell lung cancer, Just wondering if anyone knows someone who has done a 2nd course of chemo (drugs; carboplatin & etoposide) for this? Wondering how it will go, what to expect & if there is a cummulative effect on the body. Husband did 4 cycles May to Aug 2013, 6 months free of chemo, starting another 4 cycles this Feb 2014.

My name is Eamonn and I'm making a new documentary for BBC Northern Ireland which aims to try and understand more about the psychological, physical and emotional impact that cancer can have on the someone suffering from the illness and their loved ones. We need people to share their stories as part of the film. Please let me know if this is something that you could help us with. Many Thanks Eamonn

I've made my choice so no need for any replies! Love this site by the way - great to see other people's opinions and advice. Hi all, I'm looking for advice on choosing a surgeon for my mastectomy and reconstruction. I'm in the process of finishing my last round of chemo - 10 weeks to go! Yey. and I have to let my oncologist know which surgeon I want as I need to have a mastectomy and reconstruction in a few months. Do I choose a surgeon and plastic surgeon or do I choose a surgeon who can do both?? I'm in Cork and there are only 2 surgeons that are trained to do both. Finding it a hard decision to make!! Any tips from someone who's been through this? Thanks.

Hi all i run a Facebook (private) support group for all those affected by BRCA1 and BRCA2 ,I myself am BRCA2 positive and know how hard it can be and speaking to others in the same boat who really understand and can help each other can make all the difference .We are honest caring group of people there to listen and offer support .Anyone can find us by following are link or typing in BRCA1 & BRCA 2 Ireland and the UK. https://www.facebook.com/groups/193319190876332/

[color=#8000FF:3e1qfcfm]Hindsight is a wonderful thing! Just back from getting some new bras. Got my first ones from the surgeon, lovely white contraptions.....but wore them for quite a while as they were so comfortable and I was afraid I wouldnt find mastectomy bras as comfortable. I waited a year after surgery to get a 'proper' fitted bra and then they felt so good. Now, having lost a little weight, I went to get some new 'smaller' bras. Decided not to be sensible and didnt go for that good old 'nude' colour.........have to say feels great to have a black bra again , feels like forever since I wore one. And I feel great. So my advice is if your not sure about getting a mastectomy bra go in and try them on .......you won't know until you try and you might be surprised how good you might feel. [/color:3e1qfcfm]

because of weight loss had scan which showed no changed in my condiction . in my opionion my vegan diet caused the loss of weight. feel well.

There will be a National Neuroendocrine Tumour Patient Day, for patients and their families and open to all to attend, on Saturday, November 9th 2013 in the Springhill Court Hotel in Kilkenny. For further information see http://www.netpatientnetwork.ie or phone the [b:7qmhq4af]Irish Cancer Society's National Cancer Helpline[/b:7qmhq4af] on [b:7qmhq4af]Freefone 1800 200 700[/b:7qmhq4af].

For patients and families with Multiple Myeloma there is a great information day coming up on November 14th in the Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth. All are welcome, please register with Mary Kelly on [b:jugu4v0c]086 7804007[/b:jugu4v0c] or email marybkelly2010@gmail.com. To get a copy of the day’s programme of events please call the [b:jugu4v0c]National Cancer Helpline[/b:jugu4v0c] on [b:jugu4v0c]Freefone 1800 200 700[/b:jugu4v0c] or email helpline@irishcancer.ie.

I've been reading the posts about Tamoxifen - thanks as always for your great insights. I've been on it since June and apart from hot flushes every night, haven't noticed any other major side effects....except in the past week I've suddenly developed this awful vaginal itch which is driving me crazy..... Has anybody had anything similar and if so what do you do to relieve it?? Thanks Liz