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I was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma with local spread to lymph nodes in dec 2020. I had chemo, R mastectomy, axillary node clearance, oral chemo, radiotherapy and am now on tamoxifen. Over the Christmas break I have discovered a lump in my right armpit. (Side of surgery )My question is do I contact my oncology team or the breast care nurse in st James. I’m not sure if I’ve been discharged from the surgical team though.

My husband has level 2 prostate cancer which thankfully has not spread but he is due to have it operated on the 25th September. He was thinking of delaying due to the following issues we have, he recently retrained at 58 to be a health care worker hense the diagnosis been caught early. He cannot claim illness benefit due to not enough stamps been paid in 2017/18. I earn too much when means tested.We are plowing through paperwork for emergency medical card as hospital bill over €800 when done.He has a timer countdown on his phone is very moody and blames me for everything.Everywhere we turn we hit a brick wall.Im just sad i cant fix this and cant help him. To make matters worse i am due to go away with my mam for a couple of days and back day before he is due to go in he will not let me cancel it. Im lost and tearful

Hi, I’ve finished 4 rounds of AC Chemo and I am due to start 12 rounds of taxel next week. Just want to know anyone’s experience of side effects? I actually flew through AC. Does your hair start to come back while on taxel??

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. It's not aggressive but serious enough to need to be removed. I now need to choose between surgery and radiation. I have read about both options and would be grateful for experiences for others who have been through one or the other and the long term effects, such as incontinence. Thanks

Hi, I'm newly diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer, I will be having a lumpectomy shortly. I currently wear gel overlay on my nails and have done for a few years, is it advisable to have it all removed before my surgery and any follow on treatment, chemo/radiotherapy? I know this is probably a silly question, but I'm just preparing myself for the next few weeks, as I would have to have the gel nails removed professionally. Thanks in advance 😊

Hi I had a prostatectomy on Dec 9th and cathera removed on 19th I am doing daily exercises but am still very incontinent. I know this is in normal range but wondering if there is anything else I can do. I have booked specialist physio appointment but earliest is Feb 1st. Regards John

I recently had a colposcopy where I had a biopsy done. My doctor told me I'd have to have a LLETZ treatment. My biopsy fro colposcopy said I was stage 1a1 and done the LLETZ. The doc then rang me and said I am 1a2 and I now need to be transferred for scans to another hospital. I'm extremely confused as the doc told me that I would only need a LLETZ or worse case a hysterectomy. I'm concerned as when I was initially diagnosed she was saying all I would need would be another LLETZ and now it's gone to scans. I didn't realize I would need scans at this early 1a2 stage....

Hi I am getting a prostate biopsy result next Thursday. I only met my Uroligst once before MRI and was suprised I got a call for biopsy without any fedback on MRI . Radiologist was very nice etc but was very evacive when I asked about MRI score. It was explained to me that I would only get a biopsy if MRI was 4/5. While I think I can accept what ever the outcome is, I am the type of person who likes lots of information. Is there a list of questions I should bring to appointment. In the letter I was advised to bring somebody with me to the appointment. The letter was standard, so may have no relevance. My preference is to go on my own. My wife who would be very good at the meeting would like to attend but will respect my choice. Any advice. PS I am 61 and this is my first time being a patient. Thanks John

Hi I had a prostatectomy on August 9th on August 9th and cathera removed on 19th I am doing daily exercises but am still very incontinent. I know this is in normal range but wondering if there is anything else I can do. I have booked specialist physio appointment but earliest is Feb 1st. Regards John

Hello all, My husband, 43, has been diagnosed with a stage 4 gastric Cancer last week! We were shocked as he had no symptoms other thank an occasional heartburn. We were told it was probably caught early given his young age, no symptoms and general good health. How I wish that was true! Last week the scans showed it has spread to the abdomen area and we were told it is no longer operable! Here I am writing to you desperate! We have three kids age 12 and under (youngest is 1.5). We are both foreigners living in ireland for 15 years now and have no family here! I am terrified of what is to come 😱😱😭😭😭