Hi all,
I've my planning ct scan for rads tomorrow. I'm just wondering what I should expect and how long I'll be in for? Will I meet with radiation oncologist or someone from the rads team or is it just that I'm in for the scan and then head home?...
Hi everyone, I had a single mastectomy on May 4th without reconstruction and was hoping someone could advice on where to buy some kind of really soft camisole/vest that will create a barrier from clothes but wont rub or move and irritate skin as I ...
Hi I just had it confirmed today I have small cell lung cancer I I will need chemo and radiotherapy.
I have a few practical questions. First one been a wig ware do I buy one in Dublin I'm not vain but don't want to fighting my children or grandchild...
I found a lump the 12th of February this year, I was told by a doctor it as a blocked duct (as is be to young to get breast cancer) I was given anti inflammatories and told to come back on the 12th of March, because every lump has to be checked no m...
I have booked to attend both days of the conference. I am coming up from north Tipp so will have to stay over. I am looking for accommodation for the Friday night but the only affordable option is a shared dormitory in a hostel. I just wondered if an...
Hi there, I've been reading the messages here for a couple of days and am beginning to feel like the grandmother here! I was told that at 48 I'm young to have bc. but everyone I've read about is in their twenties and thirties and I really feel for ...
Hi, we got bad news reqarding my Father-in-laws cancer recently. Our only daughter (8 years old) is very-very close to him and he is coming home for palitive care ( his wife has passed also). Just hoping to get some advice or experience from others a...
Hi all,
Didn't get to wish you all a Happy Christmas, so just wanted to get in on time today and wish everybody a very happy and especially healthy 2013. Let's hope it's a new era for us all.
I will commence my chemotherapy next Tuesday (8th) for ...
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 dif...
I had a mammagram just a week ago in Beaumont but I have no results yet and I still have pain in left breast. Does anyone out there know when I will get results?...
Hi All
Finished the four AC and now starting 4 Taxol. Just wondering if anyone has done the Taxol after AC and if so did you find it different the symptons afterwards? Is Taxol worse or better do you think? Please be honest I can handle it
Tha...
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Take my strength,
lean on me.
Use it to be as strong,
as your fight needs to be.
Take my smile,
that I force upon my face.
Made helpless by the fact,
I have no way to take your place.
Take my sense of humor,
take as...
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