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Hi, I am 27 and noticed a small lump in my breast in May. On the 17th of June I saw my GP as the lump had grown. She referred me to the Breast Clinic and marked my referral as urgent and said that I should be seen within 2 weeks usually, but it may take a little longer with Covid etc. I rang the clinic last week, 2 weeks after having been referred, as I still had no appointment and they weren't able to tell me when I would get one. I am worried about this lump so I rang the GP again and asked if she could refer me privately, which she did on the 2nd of July. I now have an appointment for the 15th of July privately and still have no public appointment. I am trying to figure out the following: - If I attend the consultant privately does that mean that if I require further treatment after the initial visit it would all be done privately? - If so how do I go about figuring out what my insurance would cover or not? Any advice very much appreciated, Aoibh

Hi, I’m thankfully finished my active treatment and no longer need my wigs. I have 2, both blonde. One is a bob and one is longer. The short one is great quality. The long one is t as good but still looks nice styled. I’d like someone who needs them to get them. I also have a stand, brush and some shampoo and conditioner left over. Let me know if interested and I can arrange to provide pictures if you’d like. Claire.

If you’re having financial difficulties after being diagnosed with cancer, we have a list of useful resources and more information on our Financial Aid Scheme. See http://www.cancer.ie/how-we-can-help/co ... ging-money You can also download the Irish Cancer Societies “Social Welfare Support” booklet and the SEAI “Keeping Well and Warm” booklet. The Irish Cancer Society also administers the Travel2Care scheme on behalf of the National Cancer Control Programme. For more information see http://www.cancer.ie/how-we-can-help/tr ... assistance.

I'm depressed after the death of my wife from lung cancer. She survived the cancer, but never recovered from the treatment, and was bedridden for a couple of years, before dying. We were separated, she living in the UK, me in Ireland. Helping her out, and, in the end, burying her, was difficult, as the Irish part of my pension (I'm 70) is non-contributory, so I am allowed only 2 weeks a year out of the country. I have exceeded this allowance, and am now up for a pension review. To make matters more wearing, my youngest daughter (27 yrs) is mentally ill, and very difficult, and now needs my help, but I am already over my allowed 2 weeks. My question is - is there any organisation that can help me with the relevant authorities?

Have symptoms whch could indicate several types of cancer. Co-operative GP (a Godsend !) referrem to an Oncologist, who apparently will not see me UNLESS I have already BEEN diagnosed with cancer - so WHERE do we go from here? I am being pushed around in circles. Is there a moratorium or numerial limit on cabcer diagnoses in Ireland; an age limit, restrictions because of where you live, what type you've got or whatever?

I have health insurance coming to me soon. can anyone tell me roughly how much should I put aside to pay for chemo and radiotherapy treatment. for breast cancer.

[color=#4000FF:1c5heoek]Hello.. my husband has kidney cancer.. and 2wks ago suffered a heart attack.. he is now home recovering but I am asking if we can get any help with keeping the house warm for him?? I put in €250 worth of Oil for when he came out of hospital.. We are both on social welfare, so we do not have a lot of spare cash to fill the tank! any advice please. Thankyou. [/color:1c5heoek]