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Hi Girls Am a lurker here and post infrequently however I did use this board a little when I was first diagnosed in Dec08. I met (virtually and in real life) two wonderful ladies soon after my diagnosis - we were all being treated in Beaumont. One...

Good morning ladies. And thanks Roxann, Hugs and Flo for your encouraging replies. I have been very busy since, setting up a support system for myself, including being back on this site. Your letters really help. Roxann, I got the book The Secret a...

[url:3jv9vtsz]http://www.channel4embarrassingillnesses.com/video/in-detail/in-detail-breast-and-nipple-reconstruction/[/url:3jv9vtsz] Check out the video from Ch4 Embarrassing Bodies. I'll be going through this soon and found it helpful...

My partner is just finished his second round of chemo and has gained 2 stone in a week from fluid. His body is swollen, feet, ankles face, and he is so uncomfortable but no hair loss, other side effects are lack of taste. How long before he loses t...

Hi everyone, My name is Gavin Deady. I am a doctoral researcher in the Department of Socciology at NUI Maynooth. My research explores the lived experience of prostate cancer, and how men use online help and support services. I am particularly int...

hi heading towards my 3rd of 6 f.e.c chemo. managing ok. usual side effects no hair, wierd head and funny tummy. my daughter due date falls on the day of my 5th chemo. she lives 4 hours away and both of us are anxious that i be there if i can. dont t...

Hi everyone . . . I am finally back. I was hit hard with depression when I finished my chemo so have been quiet on site. i still thought about you all and any new people in our "exclusive club". I am now 14 mths since mastectomy and 7 month...

Hi, has anyone experience of this type of cancer? My Mother is 85 and diagnosed 4 months ago. She has had repeated infections and one round of chemo(14 days) with very bad re-action. Docs have now stopped steroids (40mg a day) .She is sleeping about ...

Hi ,when I got the devastating news in feb that I had B.C I found this forum brilliant even thou im only posting now.Im 49 three kids 22,19 and 15 and a wonderfull Hubby.I was really suprised how quickly things were dealt with, Doctors with lump Jan...

Well not the results I wanted but im going for it the two drugs are Docetaxel and Cyclophosphamide and its once every 3 weeks for 4 months .Hopefully I wont have two many side effects my hair will go but thats the least of my worries. Any tips ladie...

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...

Just saw on the threads here that somebody suggested a meet up?? Why not?? We've shared so much and gotten so much support that I think a meet up would be great!!!! Any ideas or suggestions?? We could do something during the Warmer months and when...