Hi all,
Does anyone know of any support group, anywhere in the country, that is specifically for people with melanoma? If not, is there anyone out there who would be interested in getting together or organising something?
Annieo...
Hi folks, looking for a bit of advice.Just met the oncologist who will be dealing with me the other day, I have a mirena coil in situ she recommends removing same as my cancer is hormone driven and the mirena secretes small amt of hormones I believe...
Hi all just wondering if anyone got any recommendations from plastics or hospitals for creams or lotions that help reduce scars after surgery? My plastics guy wouldnt recommend anything, but surely there is something out there that helps, right?...
Hi I have been diagnosed with stage 2 cervical cancer and start radio and chemo in 2 weeks. looking for women with similar as forum/email penpals...i am 40 with 4 kids, west of ireland being treated in galway...
I don’t have cancer, I hope, so forgive me for intruding on your support group. I had TURP surgery (removal of some prostate tissue) six days ago, because of an enlarged prostate which was causing me weak urine stream and frequency (every 20 mins)
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Hi,
My wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently in hospital for her second surgery.
Though she has a medical oncologist consultant, my concern is if the consultant is a specialist in breast cancer or a general oncologist....
Any one on this chat with mesothelioma or a relative with it? My daddy was diagnosed last year and has had treatment and 8months without treatment now his mesothelioma is active again, we have been looking into clinical trials for immunotherapy but i...
Hi I am 2 years post bilateral mastectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma in my left breast Her+ and am BRACA 2 positve. Had 3 lymph nodes removed with one testing positive. Had chemo and rads which caused capsular contracture in my left breast. My que...
Hi there,
Family member newly diagnosed
Diagnosis made after presenting for routine mammogram
Lump is not palpable - had mammo been done 6 months previous it would not have shown up
Lumpectomy and node biopsy done
Awaiting results of these
Initial ...
Good afternoon, I am looking for advice about having a mole check. I fall into the "high risk" category with red hair, fair skin and multiple moles all over my body. The crux is I am a public patient and do not hold any private health ins...
Hi everyone!
I started 4 x AC 2 weeks ago, going back in tomorrow for my next regimen but this morning I noticed lots of my pubic hair coming out when I was drying myself after my shower. Then, out of pure curiosity I gave the bit of stubble on my ...
Hi gals,
just looking for some advice;maybe i'm fussing- but still;
I had an axillary clearance 4 weeks ago on one side, and though I've been doing my physio exercises religiously, I still can't raise my arm above shoulder height. I mean when whe...
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