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I am writing this on behalf of my mother. I am looking for advice and information regarding alternative cancer treatments abroad. My mother has come to the end of her Chemotherapy and unfortunately Radiology is not an option due the size of the tumour (although the tumour has decreased by two thirds from the original scan last year). The treatment received in Ireland has been fantastic but it looks like we have come to the end of the road in terms of future treatment besides the possibility of further Chemotherapy in the future. Any advice would be very gratefully received, especially information regarding alternative and complimentary treatment in Scandinavia.

iv found that the best sources of information when it comes to melanoma are the guidelines that the doctors use themselves.google royal college of surgeons in ireland melanoma guidelines.go to the british assoc of dermatoligsts website for the uk guidelines, and use the search term( orientation of wide excision re melanoma )to find the national comprehensive cancer network(USA) guidelines (nccn)a lot of world wide guidelines work in concordance with the nccn .rob

Hi all, Just to let you know that there is a thyroid cancer support group in Ireland which was set up by a thyroid cancer survivor. The websiite is www.thyroidcancersupport.ie. If you are a patient going through treatment or a survivor of thryoid cancer this support group is for you.

The Irish Cancer Society’s 2012 Lung Cancer Awareness campaign was launched today with the Society expressing concern at a recent report which shows lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the biggest cause of cancer death in women in Ireland for the first time. According to the report ‘Cancer in Ireland: 2011’ issued by the National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI), lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the main cause of cancer death in women by 6 per cent. The radio and poster campaign will run for two weeks, commencing on Monday 16th January. This year the Society is encouraging everyone to ‘Look After Your Lungs’, know how best to prevent lung cancer, the signs and symptoms and if you are concerned, go to your GP. The Society has also developed a new publication called “Look After Your Lungs” which is full of information and advice on how to improve your health and be aware of the early signs and symptoms of lung disease. If you would like a free copy of “Look After Your Lungs” or if you are concerned about lung cancer, call the National Cancer Helpline on Freefone 1800 200 700 and speak to a specialist nurse in confidence.

Hi Im looking for someone to mind my children 2/3 days a week. I was wondering if anyone has any experince with childminders,and can recommened an agency or someone you have used in the past. Im based in Dublin near the city centre. Thanks.

FYI everyone, looks like the results of the trial please the HSE and they will now be offering this test to see if chemo is beneficial for early stage sufferers. ------------------------------------------------ A new breast cancer test will be available to to all public patients who require it from this week onwards. The HSE National Cancer Control Programme has today approved the use of the Oncotype DX test. The test determines whether chemotherapy would be a suitable treatment for breast cancer patients. The genetics-based test means that about 30% of women who would otherwise have had chemotheraphy will be spared the toxicity and long-term side effects of the treatment. There had been speculation that the test would be deemed too expensive for the HSE to provide, however the National Cancer Control Programme has concluded that the test represents value for money and so will be available to all suitable public patients. The test is suitable for early stage breast cancer and so about 300 women in Ireland will be able to avail of it each year. ------------------------------------------------ (From RTE News website)

After a pretty shocking start to the day when hair started to go,(pubic hair coming out in bunches in the shower, big surprise)- I just wanted to let anyone in Dublin know that Roches in Kimmage are completely utterly brilliant. Tonight, I have a new wig, and I love it! I feel confident that I can face the world and work and, well just about anything. I hope no-one is going to tick me off for plugging them, but the people there could not have been more professional, kind, caring and utterly utterly experienced in getting the right style for me. (In fact it was a bit of a weird thing to learn my natural style was messy (my partner agreed), when I thought I was very neat and well groomed. But just shows, again, they read me right. I'd been in a week ago but I was too dazed from chemo to take it all in and my partner and Roches guided me, but I wasn't really all there , today I was more on the ball but by then they'd everything sorted anyway. If you have any fear of this whole hair loss thing- go. These people will just make all the fear melt away. xx Very Happy

[b:3tpzdn81]WILL YOU BE IN EDINBURGH THIS AUGUST? See a new dance theatre production by Chickenshed that explores the effects of a cancer diagnosis on a family.[/b:3tpzdn81] [i:3tpzdn81]Slender Threads[/i:3tpzdn81] depicts the experience of an ‘everywoman’, a wife and mother, to explore what cancer and its treatment does to the love, lives and relationships of the woman, her husband and her daughter. The family are joined on stage by dancers portraying the inner thoughts of those affected, mirroring and magnifying the words and emotions expressed. The bold, stylish and engaging production comprising real-life interviews, an original soundtrack and innovative multimedia, offers a transformative and life-affirming perspective on living with cancer. Visit http://www.chickenshed.org.uk to find out more about the company and the show. Venue: Zoo Roxy (The Loft), Venue 115, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU Dates: Friday 5 – Sunday 28 August (not Wednesdays) at 5.15pm (1 hour) Ticket Prices: Sun – Thurs £9 (£7 concs) Fri & Sat £10 (£8 concs). Preview 5 & 6 Aug £5 Access Performances: Sign Interpreted: 18 Aug / Captioned: 19 & 20 August To Book: Edinburgh Festival Fringe Box Office 0131 226 0000 or via http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/dance- ... er-threads From August you can also book via Zoo Venue’s Box Office on 0131 662 6892. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68GEwdOJhvY

I lost my Sister to ovarian cancer in August 2008 and life has not been the same since she left......she had a hysterectomy in the Summer of 06 and admitted herself she didnt take enough care of her health afterwards, like allowing stress into her life (work especially) and ignoring symptoms that were pointing towards something being wrong....by the time she sought help it was too late.....She was told in April of 2008 (just before her 43rd birthday) that she was terminally ill and she was dead by August....every day I miss her, every day I wonder why she is not here.....my advice to any one, who feels that their body isnt working as it should be, go to your GP and keep going until you are heard and taken notice of and something is done for you....and remember nothing that happens in this life whether its work related or relationship related or finances etc, NOTHING is worth so much stress that it ends up killing you.......there is no comfort for those you leave behind.

Hi everyone, My name is Gavin Deady. I am a doctoral researcher in the Department of Socciology at NUI Maynooth. My research explores the lived experience of prostate cancer, and how men use online help and support services. I am particularly interested into when and why men begin to use online support services. I am also interested to understand how men support each other online. How does online support differ from face to face support? I would be interested in hearing from any men interested in contributing to the study. You can contact me by email at gavin.deady@gmail.com Please feel free to give your impressions and opinions as you see fit. Everyone is guaranteed the highest level of confidentaility and anonymity, and I hope you will consider making a contribution. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to email me. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Regards, Gavin Deady