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Hi I've had a diagnosis of grade 4 prostate cancer. The good news is that CT and bone scans reveal it has not metastasized. Very relieved and hence considering my options optimistically! I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has undergone a...

Hi, I had 2 moles removed privately 8 weeks ago now, I was sent a letter for a review appointment 2 weeks ago and I am very worried I tried to ring the consultant 2 weeks ago when I received the lettter but he’s off on holiday for 2 weeks Is a rev...

Hello everyone . I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with multifocal invasive carcinoma. It is oestrogen and progesterone receptive . I have six areas in my breast so I need a mastectomy. I am getting the mastectomy and reconstruction on the same day but th...

Hi All I had a mastectomy two years ago and got a form from the breast nurse for a prosthesesis and bra to take to a surgical bra shop, all free of charge. I believe even if you are not a medical card holder you can get an allowance towards a repla...

Hi all out there with CLL just got my diagnosis 4 weeks ago I am in the wait and see group next appointment is the 19th of September then I hope to get what stage I am at I have been active all my life (68 years old) but over the last year or so I ha...

My dad has been kept in the cuh following his scan today, and starts radiotherapy on his brain first thing tomorrow for 2 weeks? He has been diagnosed with lung cancer and it’s gone to the brain. I’m in the uk and finding it very hard to speak to any...

Hi there, can anyone tell me how long does it take to get biopsy results from the Mercy hospital from a tumor removal - would 6 weeks be correct. It was turbt procedure...

Hi everyone, I live abroad and was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer with a rare mutation. I have 3 young kids so I need to move home to Ireland to be close to family and the wife and kids have more support. What’s the best hospital to get refe...

Hi, I am low risk prostate cancer. I've had biopsy and MRI. Gleason 6. I think (!) that I would like a PSMA pet scan to give a better image of my prostate. If necessary, I could pay privately. How can I get PSMA pet scan?? Thanks folks,...

Hello, I was diagnosed a few years ago with NLPHL which is a rare type of lymphoma. I have had 1 lymph node removed in my neck (which is how I was diagnosed) and I am currently on watch and wait 'treatment' per se. I am hoping to have a hydrafaci...

Can anyone tell me how long it takes to get biopsy results following a turbt procedure. Would 6 weeks be normal timeframe. Mercy hospital cork...

Hi, I’m wondering if anyone here has undergone HIFU for prostate cancer in the U.K. How was the process for you and did VHI reimburse any of the cost ? Thanks 🙏 ...