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Hi, I’m wondering if anyone here has undergone HIFU for prostate cancer in the U.K. How was the process for you and did VHI reimburse any of the cost ? Thanks 🙏

Hello, I was diagnosed a few years ago with NLPHL which is a rare type of lymphoma. I have had 1 lymph node removed in my neck (which is how I was diagnosed) and I am currently on watch and wait 'treatment' per se. I am hoping to have a hydrafacial soon, and one of the questions is asking if I have cancer currently, or a history of it. I am hesitant to inform the clinic of this as I don't think that my history would effect it - but is this me being negligent? If anyone can shine a light on why this information is needed for facials and massages, please do let me know. Thanks a million, CD09

Hi everyone, I live abroad and was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer with a rare mutation. I have 3 young kids so I need to move home to Ireland to be close to family and the wife and kids have more support. What’s the best hospital to get referred to that with specialist is more rare cancers? Note: I won’t have private health insurance, I doubt I’d qualify :)

Hi, I am low risk prostate cancer. I've had biopsy and MRI. Gleason 6. I think (!) that I would like a PSMA pet scan to give a better image of my prostate. If necessary, I could pay privately. How can I get PSMA pet scan?? Thanks folks,

Can anyone tell me how long it takes to get biopsy results following a turbt procedure. Would 6 weeks be normal timeframe. Mercy hospital cork

Hi there, can anyone tell me how long does it take to get biopsy results from the Mercy hospital from a tumor removal - would 6 weeks be correct. It was turbt procedure

My dad has been kept in the cuh following his scan today, and starts radiotherapy on his brain first thing tomorrow for 2 weeks? He has been diagnosed with lung cancer and it’s gone to the brain. I’m in the uk and finding it very hard to speak to anyone on the phone. Can anyone explain why only 2 weeks?

Hi all out there with CLL just got my diagnosis 4 weeks ago I am in the wait and see group next appointment is the 19th of September then I hope to get what stage I am at I have been active all my life (68 years old) but over the last year or so I have noticed I was getting tired and not recovering well after cycling events that I have done for many years hope to connect with people that have already got there stage information and would love to share any news that could support and help each other stay safe and try not to worry too much life is for living so let’s get togeather and support everyone living with cancer

Hi All I had a mastectomy two years ago and got a form from the breast nurse for a prosthesesis and bra to take to a surgical bra shop, all free of charge. I believe even if you are not a medical card holder you can get an allowance towards a replacement prostheseis and bra. But how do you go about getting this? Is it at the breast clinic or is there a specialised department within the HSE that deals with it? Thanks for your help.

Hello everyone . I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with multifocal invasive carcinoma. It is oestrogen and progesterone receptive . I have six areas in my breast so I need a mastectomy. I am getting the mastectomy and reconstruction on the same day but there is quite a long wait as a plastic surgeon and a general surgeon are involved . It’s now 5 weeks since my initial consultation and they are unable to firm up a date . It’s looking like another 4 to six weeks waiting. I’m a bit demented at this stage. I wonder has anyone a similar experience and were they given chemo? I think you are less likely to have radium with a mastectomy? I feel totally at sea .. many thanks