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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

I finished treatment for TNBC 3 years ago. My mam passed from ovarian cancer at 53. No genetic link . Last Friday I got my ovaries removed along with my fallopian tubes . I’m regretting it now as it’s Monday night and I am in awful pain. All my abdomen is sore. The scars are sore. I’m bloated. I feel like I am in labour . Feeling really down about it at the minute . Wondering if it was worth getting done. I feel I haven’t had a break from treatments / hospitals .

I started TC chemo 6 days ago and still feel really achy with a headache. Is this normal? I don't have a fever.