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Hi there, haven't been on here in a while (which is a good thing I suppose)?.. Just wondering if anyone here can tell me how they discovered that their breast cancer had metastasized. I am almost 4 years clear from breast cancer and am now being referred back to the breast clinic as I am having major pain in my shoulder (opposite side to breast cancer) .. I have had an X-ray and Ultrasound but nothing has shown up (including no damage of any kind to rotator cuff etc.) the pain has now spread to my upper back (T3 area my Physio says).. I am worried sick and wondering if similar has happened to anyone else and if so was it resolved? Thanks x

My mam was diagnosed with breast cancer but her hand swelled up really bad the cancer is spread to armpit has this happened to anyone else what can I expect

I found a lump last Friday 03 March.normal mammogram 7 months ago.i suffer from fibromyalgia on .I was on HRT an stopped it immediately in panic when i found the lump.I have right sided shoulder blade pain and right hip pain and chest tightness.I am terrified this is a sign of widespread cancer. I am due to be assessed on Monday for triple assessment At St Vincents hospital. Will i be given any indication straight away if I am in trouble/ Don't think I can wait much longer for news I am not sleeping and feeling very panicky. I have myself convinced i have breast lung and bone cancer I am normally very calm and strong but this has sent me into orbit Any advice or information greatly appreciated

Hi im planning on doing the big pre chemo cut and although im feeling strong enough i think im going to be quite emotional can anyone recommend a hairdresser in dublin south. Really im looking for a bit of privacy and sympathy. I know getting your haircut is not the end of the world but it does mark the start of a big change in my life with chemo starting next week. Thanks everyone x

Hi, My wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently in hospital for her second surgery. Though she has a medical oncologist consultant, my concern is if the consultant is a specialist in breast cancer or a general oncologist. Though I can ask the consultant, I tried to do some research on oncologist specialities and failed to find a list. I could find lists of oncologists in Ireland but not those who's sole or main focus is on breast cancer. We all want the best for ourselves and our loved ones and I'm lucky enough to have health insurance for her that will cover any consultant in any hospital in Ireland (And maybe elsewhere but hopefully it will not come to that). My world has turned upside down, and I'm finding it very frustrating that I can't even find such basic information as: a) Who in Ireland is a Specialist Breast Oncologist? b) Who is considered the best? I hope you can help me find the information that I hope is easy to find and its just my panic that is stopping me finding it. CH

Hi, I had a mastectomy and auxiliary clearance and am due to start radiation shortly. As I was initially diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer I will be having bolus radiation too. Its a rubber mesh like material that is placed on your skin to give an intensive dose to the skin when the skin has been compromised. I am just wondering if anyone out there had this done as part of their radiation therapy??..and how did you get on with it as I'm a bit worried about it and have been unable to speak to anyone who has has first hand experience of it. Many thanks, Tioman

Ive had her+ node negative bc twice 2012 and 2014 lumpectomy and rads then mastectomy and chemo 2nd time. Ive had prophylactic mastectomy and oophorectomy. I take Letrozole. My back aches on 1 side and my joints are sore. Im wondering has anyone had this diagnosis and treatment and still developed secondaries?

Hi there, I've had dcis and Paget's disease of breast had my nipple removed and 3 cm of dcis in October and 2nd operation for clear margins in November. I'm currently having 20sessions of radiation feeling very lucky caught early etc, but after living with this I realise I need to have nipple reconstruction the dr only mentioned tattooing he did say if radiation changes breast size he will fix it at the moment it looks more or less same as other one , my question is can nipple reconstruction be done on public system or do I need to pay for this surgery? Has anyone else had this done not nipple reconstruction and mastectomy just nipple reconstruction thanks.

I am wondering if anyone of my age (40) has the experience of a 2nd breast cancer diagnosis within 4 years, in spite of being on Tamoxifen (for the last 3 yrs)?

Hope you are all doing okay. I have been okay but in those very dark places and have been reading your old posts to keep my spirits somewhat up.Those posts are terrific. Have been trying to check out holiday insurance and know I gave a very silly answer to one of the girls last year when she asked a similiar question. Have copped on thatthis is regarded as terminal as I was blissfully considering it chronic! Cried for about two hours over that yesterday. Had an appointment with a counsellor yesterday and stupidly asked her if I would live to see my child's confirmation[2 years time].Of course she can't know but you know how you desperately cling to something. Mad I know. So cried for another hour over that and then wore sunglasses to hide red eyes while doing the school run! Burned the dinner and let my daughter on you tube for the night[Should have been engaged in educational activities!] So there is my selfish rant. all ME Me Me but sincerely hope you are all doing well post 1916 celebrations!