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Any tips / advice? I am currently recovering from surgery but will be having radiotherphy on my tongue in a few weeks. Thanks

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with Invasive ductual carcinoma and had a segmental lumpectomy. Results came back with lymph nodes which were clear, thank god but now have to have the lumpectomy again on thursday as my margins still not clear. I am 44 only married 2 years and have no children. my mum died 23 years ago from the same condition. I would be happy if i knew whether i was facing chemo or radio therapy....so many brave women on this site

Hello, I only discovered this forum yesterday, I think I had my head in the sand. I had my last chemotherapy today and not sure how I feel. Relieved that it's over but aware I still have the side effects of this round to face. Expecting anticlimax as it's well flagged in at the literature but did hope I would feel a bit better

Hello everyone! I am starting Radiotherapy soon at St Luke's in Rathgar and am wondering if anyone is attending or has attended recently. I am wondering what the parking situation is there as I will have a 1.5 hours drive and I'm not sure how long to allow to get a parking place?? I would appreciate any advice Resolute

Hello again folks! I am wondering if anyone has had radiotherapy following a lumpectomy and if so how long it was after surgery before it started?? I am now already six weeks post surgery and am still waiting to go for mapping so that they can plan my treatment?? Anything I have read on the subject suggests that it should start between four to six weeks after surgery so now I'm beginning to worry that I am more at risk of a recurrance because of the waiting??? Resolute

I recently returned to St Vincents to attend an out-patients clinic in the Urology Dept. I had my prostate removed last September and my PSA blood test back in October was .003. My new test also showed a reassuring .003. I was delighted and felt great. My only slight complaint was that I occasionally had difficulty maintaining an erection long enough to be satifying. I had been prescribed a well known blue pill to help but it was only a 50mg strength. The cancer nurse recommended this be increased to 75mg. I live a normal life after the op and have no trouble with incontinence. I still do pelvic floor exercises on a regular basis and am maintaining a good sex life with my partner of 2years. I had my left kidney removed because of cancer 6 years ago and have no problems there either. I will be attending out patients clinics for at least the next 5 years every 6 months. This is reassuring as they can keep an eye on me.

Hi, I've been using an electric razor as recommended to shave under my arms after breast surgery. I had to buy a new electric razor a few years ago. Compared to my old one which was great, I have to be very careful to avoid letting it irritate my skin. Nor does it do a clean job of shaving. I definitely need a new one now but I don't want to invest in another scratchy razor. I know we cannot advertise any products here, but if anyone has a good electric razor to recommend by pm, I'd appreciate it. Thanks Kath

Hi I have started Anastrozole for hormone treatment after Breast cancer. I would like to know of other people's experience of this. I have read the information leaflet and after a few days feel a bit tired and headachy. I am hoping to be on this for a long time and would like to know how people tolerate it Thanks Sunny

Hi folks! Hope this finds you all well on this beautiful day!! Can anyone tell me how they got around not being able to use spray deodorant and shave under their arm during treatment?? I feel I'll go crazy without my deo as its the first thing I reach for after my shower and if I can't shave under my arm what are my optioins?? It's these SIMPLE questions that keep me awake at night Thanks !!

Hi guys.my father has stage 4 bile duct cancer he has been given only months to live I haven't really seen too much on this forum about bile duct cancer but I was wondering has anyone had any success with any herbal things or. Natural products. I've read a little bit bout the healing properties of wheat grass and even breast milk....has anyone else heard anything bout these two ..I know this probably just sounds like desperation but I would be willing to try anything to prolong his life and I am pretty sure he would too.. Xx