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Hi guys! I was 26 when I was diagnosed with bc. Treatment including chemo and radiation followed. Managed fine, was very strong mentally through it. I was advised to get genetic testing done as we have a long familly history. Dianosed with brac1 and decided on bilateral mast with immidiate reconstruction(using lit dors musel). Unfor I'm not very happy with results as the scarring is awful front and back. Breasts look completely diff as the shape of scars dont match(behind cloths they look symetrical).Just got date for nipple reconstruction and I'm very nervous for some reason!! Anyone out there that has gone through this? Do the nippels make the breasts look better and more normal? Thanks greta

Hi everyone, I'm new to this. My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 weeks ago. Its a substancial tumour at 5cm we were told, but we got a phone call last week saying that they could operate on it. It was the best news we were hoping for. So now he's being admitted tomorrow and they will operate on Thurs. We haven't spoken to the surgeon yet so don't know exactly what it will entail. Have read up about it online here, but was wondering if anyone knew first hand how he will feel after, and what loosely lies ahead for him . He's a young man of 63years, has recently in the last couple of months given up smoking doesn't drink and would be an active man, walks every day and eats well so he is doing everything right. And also if anyone has any ideas of what I can do for him, we are extremly close so want do everything i possibly can. Be great to get some feed back and also hear from people who are going through or gone through it. Oh and keep smiling :)

I'm 36, with 3 young children, just wondering if there is anyone in my area who would like to meet up for herbal teas & chats. Lumpectomy was last week, I feel fine. We're getting results of sentinel node biop tomorrow..fingers crossed. Will be starting chemo in a few weeks time.

did anyone buy this calendar, a friend of mine bought it for me and i was just wondering if everyone had two months of march and no may in 2010. it is lovely with some lovely quotes but no May 2010. The on line shop here on this site is brilliant for gift bags and cards some lovely ones on it, if ye are buying christmas stuff have a look.

Hi all, just wondering are the time lines normal.. My husband has been diagnosed with lung cancer. It's quite extensive in his right lung and 4 lymph nodes. We haven't have the full report of the pet scan yet but there is a possibility of spread to the liver. Waiting on a brain scan in 2 weeks and an oncologist apt is pending.. He's on holidays at the moment. My husband was diagnosed on 6th of June and between tests etc it's just all waiting and wondering. We have been told that it will be chemo first and even if spread to the liver the treatment will be the same. How long before chemo should start is the norm? 5 weeks nearly since diagnosis and we are gone insane with worry. We have 2 small boys, 6 and 4. I would appreciate anyone's advice or experiences of similar. Thanks

Just turned 43. I had mammograms in 2021 and 2022 which showed multiple cysts on one side. After that, I stopped checking for a a few years as I was scaring myself all the time and couldn’t trust what I was feeling. A few months ago, I started checking again and noticed big changes, in the same area as before, but different. The feeling of the lump now makes me feel physically nauseous. I went to my GP on 17th July and attended the breast clinic at St. James’s today (31st). I was examined by two specialists. The younger female doctor took it seriously and brought in the older male consultant. When I was sitting upright, he initially seemed to dismiss it as probably the same as last time. But when I lay down and he examined me again, he did a sort of double take, exchanged a look with the other doctor, and said it was probably benign. He arranged a mammogram for today and said I’d come back for an ultrasound and possibly a biopsy on another day. I’ve had melanoma before, so even though “probably benign” is reassuring, I can’t help but worry. When I got home, I let the clinic know I’ll be away for a few days with my children in late August ( my first time away in over two years) and asked if there was any chance I’d have the ultrasound before then. I was told no, because there’s a huge backlog, and it’s unlikely I’ll be seen before that. Is this kind of delay common? Has anyone else experienced this? I’m very nervous, of course, but also really concerned about what this means for others who might be in a much more serious situation. The waiting is agonising!

Just turned 43. I had mammograms in 2021 and 2022 which showed multiple cysts on one side. After that, I stopped checking for a a few years as I was scaring myself all the time and couldn’t trust what I was feeling. A few months ago, I started checking again and noticed big changes, in the same area as before, but different. The feeling of the lump now makes me feel physically nauseous. I went to my GP on 17th July and attended the breast clinic at St. James’s today (31st). I was examined by two specialists. The younger female doctor took it seriously and brought in the older male consultant. When I was sitting upright, he initially seemed to dismiss it as probably the same as last time. But when I lay down and he examined me again, he did a sort of double take, exchanged a look with the other doctor, and said it was probably benign. He arranged a mammogram for today and said I’d come back for an ultrasound and possibly a biopsy on another day. I’ve had melanoma before, so even though “probably benign” is reassuring, I can’t help but worry. When I got home, I let the clinic know I’ll be away for a few days with my children in late August ( my first time away in over two years) and asked if there was any chance I’d have the ultrasound before then. I was told no, because there’s a huge backlog, and it’s unlikely I’ll be seen before that. Is this kind of delay common? Has anyone else experienced this? I’m very nervous, of course, but also really concerned about what this means for others who might be in a much more serious situation. The waiting is agonising!

I'm having trouble with a so called side effect of Tamoxifen, namely body odour - I have tried countless deodorants, includling mitchum/ vichy/ all natural products/ clarins/ deo... to no avail. I have been in contact with breast unit at Vincents but without a satisfactory answer - one person suggested I wash more frequently - which is fine except I work in an open plan office, very embarrassing and really not practical. I'm not menopausal, thankfully I don't get hot flushes but my temperature shoots up when I'm stressed and bang!! I'm in trouble. Surely someone has a cure??

HI TO ALL,, I 1ST GOT TESTECULAR CANCER BACK IN 2005 HAD IT REMOVED AND HAD 3 MNTS OF CHEMO THERE AFTER 2006 CLEAR 2007 BACK AGAIN IN MY LUNG THIS TIME 2NDRY TESTICULAR CANCER ANOTHER 3 MNTS OF CHEMO JOB DONE GONE SINCE TKS 2 ALL IN ST THERSAS UNIT MERCY HOSTPITAL CORK SO AFTER ALL THE CHEMO GOT A FIRTILITY CHECK AND NOT GOOD NO MOBILITY SO I THOUGHT THAT WAS IT NO MORE KIDS,, UNTIL YESTERDAY WHEN WE FOUND OUT MY PARTNER IS PREGNANT I AM JUST WONDERING HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ANY 1 ELSE THAT MIGHT READ THIS POST................................ KIND REGARDS ADRIAN

My Dad who is 83 is receieving treatment for Prostate Cancer since 1995. Since 1997 he is taking Cassadex & Prostap every 12 weeks. Both those treatments are no longer working plus the cancer has spread to his hips & possibley the spine. the Doctors are now considering radiothreapy & steroids. He has a lot of pain in his lower back plus he is losing feeling in his legs. How succseful would the new treatments be. Also the bone strengting treatment has had a bad effect on his kidney function.