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I have just finished 20 sessions of radiotherapy. My nipple, which was always inverted seems to have some discharge coming from the inverted part which is yellow in colour. It's only a small amount and I just wondered is this normal?

Hey All I hope everyone is doing well My wife was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma this month, so we applied for the Illness Benefit. However, she doesn't have enough PRSI contributions. I then looked into the Supplementary Welfare Allowance, but I believe we may not pass the means test. I was wondering if there are any other government supports available to her, as she will not be able to work during her treatment.

Hi...it seems the cancer I have isn't covered...so if anyone out there who have gone through cancer of the spleen, how things went for you...it would be really cool to hear from you?👍

Hi, I was just wondering has any used a personal trainer located in Dublin 3/5/9 during treatment or post treatment? I'm having 5/6 TCHP today and hopefully last one will be end of June. Then radiation to follow.

Hi, I am a week on from having cancer surgery, just wondering if there is any other support I may be entitled to, illness benefit is not going to go far. I have worked my entire life and I do not the ins and outs of getting assistance. Regards Paul

My husband has a suspicious lesion on his lower back. He has shown to his GP who said it is a build up of protein. But is doesn't look like that it looks like a melanoma. The reason I am doubting the doctor is that four years ago I had a lesion on my face that I went to my GP with and I was told it was nothing to worry about. Last month I had it removed as it was Basel cell carcinoma. My husbands lesion is irregular in shape and colour and is only there about 18 months. I wish I could include a picture. Should I push to have him seen by a dermatologist?

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Hi...my last chemotherapy was January 2021 and Herceptin September 21 also. I had a full response and got the all clear. 6 months ago I went for a blood test to the gp ( this was just something I decided myself) My white blood cell count came back low. The doctor said this often happens after treatment. Has anyone else experienced it? I will go for a recheck next week.

Good afternoon everyone, I am sorry if this is the wrong place to ask. I recently found puckering on my breast. I went to GP and she was also able to feel a small lump but she said it is mobile. I have been referred to my local hospital for further tests but am waiting for the appointment. I am very much the type of person who can handle whatever is thrown once I have all the details. The waiting, as it is for everyone, is dreadful. The uncertainty is what is messing with my head. I have of course headed to Google and the other reasons don't seem to apply to me. Fibro adenoma is not something I have ever had to worry about and I am over 50 so it seems less likely. Can I ask if anyone had puckering that turned out to be benign?

I am 3 weeks post chemo amd waiting to start radiotherapy in the next week or two. I had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal back in October. While in the shower a few days ago I discovered a lump in my other breast which is freaking me out a bit. I rang the hospital and was speaking to one of the nurses. She said she will speak to the surgeon and i will be called up for an appointment so im just waiting for them to get back to me now. Could it be possible to develop another cancerous lump after doing chemo?