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Hi there. I know this might sound silly but I'm just interested in what times people got for their biopsy results and what the outcome was. I was given a number to call last week and when I called I was told they were just discussing my case in a multidisciplinary meeting and I'd get an appointment to meet with the consultant this week. I got my letter today and I've been given a 3pm appointment. I'm wondering if it's bad news as the hospital would be quieter at that time. I'm a nervous wreck. Thanks x

I had my smear done 2 weeks ago. It was my 1st back with gp I'd had my last 2 in colposcopy clinic in tallaght. The nurse went through usual questions & I answered yes to pelvic pain & sometimes bleeding after sex. So she said see the gp. I had an appointment with gp anyway for last week so I mentioned it to her. She checked my cervix & said she could see a red spot that "She didn't like the look of" & wanted to refer me back to tallaght. I wasn't particularly concerned, things were fine last time. The doc had simply cortised an area & that was that. I was surprised to hear from tallaght a few working days later. The lady said my gp is "very concerned" about my cervix & can I come in on Monday.. what struck me was she sounded worried/ sense of urgency about her.. I felt calmer than she sounded! Unfortunately I can't go this Monday so it'll be another week. Should I be worried? Is the fact that I've attended the colposcopy clinic before but still have syptoms a bad sign? I might add I have fibromyalgia so have a weakened immune system. Mam had a hysterctomy when she was a year older than I am now (I'm 43) because of fibroids. Anyone else been through something similar? Thanks

Hi, just looking to chat to any people going through this at the moment. My dad has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is 73 and in good health apart from this. He had a biopsy in April. He is 7 on the Gleason scale. Apologies if Ive spelt that wrong. He has been given the option of radiotherapy and or surgery. He told me this morning if he had radiotherapy first, he cannot have the operation. Is this right ? For those who have gone though this, what were the side effects. Thankyou all for reading. Much appreciated.

Hi all. I'm just wondering could anyone reassure me here. I had a mammogram Sat and got told yesterday i need another mammogram as the image of my left breast looks different this year than last year image. They are telling me it's due to using 2 different machines last year and this year. But I'm so afraid. I've already had cancer in that breast 3 years ago and had all treatment. Anyone have any reassurance to offer please x

Hi everyone. I'm hoping to get things straight in my head because I really need to cop on but my thoughts are running away with me. I'm a positive person usually so I know I'll be grand whatever the outcome. I have had a fibroadenoma removed when i was in my teens. so I'm thinking I'm probably in the same situation again. Found the lump. Got referred to the clinic and i had my appointment within 2 weeks. They did the mammogram as I'm in my mid 30s now. Followed that up with an ultrasound. That was grand. When I got into the chair they asked me where the lump was. I showed them the lower outer quadrant and then i noticed the mammogram up on the screen and there was a bright white triangle and I knew it wasn't the lump i was showing them. I had found a new lump a few days ago but thought it was hormonal. He told me he'd found another one and i told him I'd also found it a few days ago. Anyway they went ahead and did 4 biopsies of the original lump and ignored the new one after that. I wondered why. And why only biopsy one lump? They told me to ring back in a week. I'm thinking they're just really efficient but it all just seemed a little urgent. I hate waiting and I'm only 2 days in and I'm going mad lol. I'd really appreciate any thoughts. I'm just a bit confused. Thanks in advance xx

Hi I am 5 weeks over my operation and my tummy wound is still oozing. I have been to my GP and back to the hospital and they say all is OK and no infection but I am still worried as to why it's taking so long to heal. It's not oozing in the whole area just a small area but just wondered if there is anyone out there who can share with me if they had similar experience. Tummy still feels tight and swollen and I am a bit concerned. I have been and am on 2 weeks course of antibiotics just for caution but these will finish soon. Just looking for reassurance. Any advice would be most appreciated.

Hi, I am looking at post surgery options (risk reducing double mastectomy), one of which is no reconstruction. I would like to talk to someone who has gone this route, and hear about their experience and advice with wearing or not wearing 2 prosthesises. Thanks

Hi,I would like to chat about recovery after having prostrate surgery...anyone available?

Anyone getting (got) Herceptin infusions for type 2 uterine cancer? I just started and wonder how its working or not working for you? Thanks for your response.

Hi all! Newbie here and newbie with BC Stg2 diag in last 2 weeks. I'm interested in any hospitals that you may have seen or recieved cold cap therapy for hair loss. On my confirmation diagnosis, my "Prof" laughed off the notion of cold cold cap therapy, until my angel of a cancer nurse injected and said it sometimes works, and "sometimes" is all I need. Information in Ireland is not readily out there about this. I know I can rent one from an English company but is there an alternative? Any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated on this. I've yet to start my chemo, (in a few weeks) but I'd like to hit the ground running on this while I have the energy (and anger I guess) to scrap on to holding onto a semblance of the life i have. I know hard days are coming and i won't always be up for the fight. So any ideas, lists, companies (like penguin in UK £££) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks x