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Hi, I'm going into my 3rd round of Chemo (RChop) for Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and I have been extremely sick after my last two. I had to get admitted back into hospital the last time. Has anyone else experienced sickness like this?? im aware it's a side effect but it horrendous for me!! Thanks.

Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The urologist has informed me it is at the early stages thankfully with a score of 7. He told me I had three treatment options available to choose from. Surgery, External beam radiation or brachytherapy. My initial leaning is towards the brachytherapy following a discussion with the urologist. I will hopefully meet the oncologist in the next couple of weeks to discuss the options further. Has anyone had this form of treatment? The research I have read indicates it has a quicker recovery time with less side effects. Is this the case?

Hi My father 76 has just started chemo/radium for lung cancer stage 3c. He has had his 1st of 3 of chemo thursday gone and will start his first of 30 radium next week. He is complaining of a very sore throat and alot of phlegm in his throat, No temp is this normal

Hi, my consultant told me recently that my ultrasound showed a mass on my liver. He didn’t say if he thought it was cancer specifically but I have cirrhosis so I’m at risk, I’m waiting for an urgent MRI since 9th of November. How long typically is the wait for MRIs or how long does diagnosis usually take? Thanks

Hi My mother has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She has had her scans and a biopsy was taken almost 2 weeks ago. How long will she have to wait to see the oncologist and find out about potential treatments? Thank you

Hi, my consultant told me recently that my ultrasound showed a mass on my liver. He didn’t say if he thought it was cancer specifically but I have cirrhosis so I’m at risk, I’m waiting for an urgent MRI since 9th of November. How long typically is the wait for MRIs or how long does diagnosis usually take? Thanks

Hi. The other night I had a bad odour smell coming from my left armpit so I washed both before bedtime. However the next morning I woke up and my left armpit had turned brown and it started itching. I was wondering if anyone can advise if this could be breast related or if it could be dermatological related? Thank You.

Looking for help with natural relief for numbness of limbs. Anyone have any suggestions for things that may help give my dad some relief (nothing too invasive) from the numbness in arms and legs during end of life care 💕 many thanks

Hi, My mother was diagnosed with Metastatic breast cancer which has spread to her bones in her Spine. She is currently an in patient in Tallaght hospital due to illness & complications from her cancer. She has been waiting, for the last 4 weeks to go to the breast cancer centre in James for treatment but she is only being triaged at this stage. All scans, tests & histology was done in Tallaght but her cancer on her Spine is so extensive now I'm worried it will be too late for her to get proper treatment by the time they start. She has started on drugs that block estrogen and has been on those for a week. Her doctor told me yesterday that she can only get contact with the team in James via email, she can't get them on the phone which is unbelievable since she is a doctor! Just anxious for my Mam to start her treatment & wondering what can be done while all this time goes by. I feel a bit helpless as I thought anything to do with cancer would be treated as priority. My mother is 74 so maybe they prioritise younger women. I really don't know at this stage. Any help, Guidance or advice would be appreciated.

I’ve read conflicting information and my nurse said to eat as you normally would if you can. But can you eat things like sushi, raw fish, seafood etc while on chemotherapy? Thanks!