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I found a lump in my breast 8 days ago. I was referred to my local breast clinic. I was told if they think it's urgent I will be seen in 6weeks. If they decide its not urgent I will have to wait up to 12 weeks. I cannot sleep with the worry. I am a Mum with young children. My arm on the same side as the lump is very weak and heavy. Is this something I should be worried about in relation to the lump? Thank you

Hi all, I’ve been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and I am starting AC chemotherapy on Wednesday. Feeling quite anxious, nervous and frightened, if anyone has any advice or tips for me on what to expect/do. Thank you.

I’m due to start my first chemotherapy on Friday 18th. I have a cold the last few days (today is Wednesday), no temperature just sniffles and a mild cough. Should I notify the hospital? Will I still be able to get chemo on Friday?

Hi All, I’m in the middle of chemo at the moment. I was diagnosed with appendix cancer in June this year. It has spread to my ovaries, peritoneum and bowel. I’m doing relatively ok but I look forward to my operation, hopefully early next year. I’m looking forward to talking to others going through this journey, it’s a lonely road. Good wishes to everyone out there who's doing or has done the journey Eileen

Hi all. My 75 year old Dad finished his last chemo session 2 weeks ago and has been completely wiped out by it. It’s been a rough few months for him, each session seemed a bit worse but this last one has left him extremely weak, barely able to walk, needing constant care and help with the basics. Is this normal? I’ve tried to research effects but can’t find anything that would be as bad as he is now. We have spoken to medical staff and they say to rest. Has anyone else had a similar situation and how long did it take to get back to some sort of independence??

Hi I am 31 and currently living with stage 4 breast cancer.i am almost a year into diagnosis now just wondering does anyone know of any social media groups ,group chats or good pages to follow iv seen alot of pages but mostly from the UK .would be nice to know or follow people from the Irish cancer community.

Hi, I have had a swollen lymph node for a year or so it hasn't gotten bigger and it is rubbery to move. I am scared to go to gp. Recently had blood work done and all was fine. Can you have swollen lymph nodes that are not cancer. Thank you

Hi All I am just wondering i have been having tummy pain since July. I have had 3 ultrasounds , mri and ct scan. So far they have found a 6cm fibroid and some cysts on my left kidney. But they don't think that's causing the pain. The gastronologist wants me to have a endoscopy and colonscopy and I am really scared it's something serious. My bloods are all ok they even checked the tumor markers. Anyone with some advice or that has been through something like this please let me know. Thank you

Hi Im after being with the doctor today and found that I have a very raised PSA 23 and now waiting for next step. Im all over the place. Of course i have myself dead and buried at this stage. Any advice from someone going through the same, outcome etc thanks

Hi, new here. Sounds very fickle but finished chemo in the summer had surgery now waiting on radiotherapy. My hair thankfully has started growing but it is Silver/Grey..... not what I would choose. I wear a headscarf currently but I was wondering has anybody dyed their hair before the recommended 6 months or what did you use? I couldn't be in public with it as it is I'm in my early 40's. Thanks