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Hi there, Hope you are well. I'm just wondering if you know where I could get information about this. I'm moving to Dublin next month but I've been to see a consultant in Cork and had a biopsy. The biopsy sample has been sent back for further testing. I told the consultant's receptionist that I'll be moving to Dublin, she said we can discuss this at a later date. She said the biopsy results will take a few weeks and we can discuss it then. Is there any way of finding out sooner, if it is cancer, can I be transferred to a hospital in Dublin and would there be a delay in getting treatment because of the transfer? Can I choose which hospital in Dublin ore do they choose for you? They more or less said it was cancer, they just need to know what type. Thank you for any advice you can give, Angela.

My dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He never displayed any of the normal signs (frequent peeing etc) . He had pain in his "hip" for several months and after visiting a physio the pain Increased so he went to GP and got bloods. Bloods were irregular so he was referred to mater where he was diagnosed. After initial scans his surgeon displayed signs of urgency and wanted us to go to UK royal marsden for PSMA scan. Me my dad and my mum went to London on 16th December for scan. Follow up with surgeon was on 6th Jan where he was told surgery not an option. Cancer not in bones but it's in lymph nodes. They were told that surgeon was passing him on to a new consultant to discuss treatment plan. Dad has started hormone tablets 1 per day and hormone injection to be administered after day 21 of tablets. Meanwhile referral has been sent to Beaumont for additional treatment (radium) but we are still waiting to hear back. My concern is and it's why I'm here is to find out if anyone else is experiencing this severe pain in the pelvic area that my dad is suffering? Have they missed something? On my research I can't seem to relate the pain my dad is suffering to this diagnosis. I want to put my faith in the professionals but what if they are missing something? We have been told its not spread to bones but what if it's rapidly spreading as we speak and hormone tablets aren't enough. Just love some feedback as I don't want my dad to be treated by protocol if he needs more urgency but we are too ignorant to speak up. Thanks DeeDee

Hi, I had surgery on the 17 Sep to remove either a fibrodenoma, or a phyllodes tumour from. My breast in Galway. I know the consultants meet every Thurs to discuss cases. I'm expecting an update today. Does anyone know if you always get a phone call, or do you sometimes just get a letter with your results? Should I ring them if I don't hear from them today? Thanks

Can you please tell me what the standard treatment for atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) is? I was diagnosed with this after a biopsy for a cluster of microcalcifications in the right breast. I have other risk factors: strong family history of breast cancer, category C density, prior biopsies, prior ovarian tumours. So I am keen to pursue the correct standard of care. I am asking here because my consultant says no treatment is necessary and I don't believe this - can you help? Thank you

Hi My father recently got diagnosed with lung cancer and then a few days later diagnosed with cancer in the brain which spread from if lung, from what I’m reading is this stage 4 cancer, as the doctors want to start chemotherapy very soon but I am worried as my father is not the healthiest person, that the chemotherapy my be worse on him, then the cancer. Any guidance on this please

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Hi there, My GP found a lump and tissue thickening and referred me urgently for a triple breast check. She said I would be seen within 2 - 3 weeks. It has been 2 weeks and I just got an appointment letter dated for October. I am nearly 50. Should I contact the clinic, wait it out or go privately although I don’t know how much that would cost. Thank you G.

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 hydrafacial soon, and one of the questions is asking if I have cancer currently, or a history of it. I am hesitant to inform the clinic of this as I don't think that my history would effect it - but is this me being negligent? If anyone can shine a light on why this information is needed for facials and massages, please do let me know. Thanks a million, CD09

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 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 review appointment normal for private patients? Thank you