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I was diagnosed with cancer of the oropharanx in August 2005 and finished my treatment in December of that year. I am now cancer free. However in the process I lost the use of my swallow muscles and am totally dependant on peg feeds for my nutrition. I would like to get in touch with other people that are in the same position as myself or those who may just have difficulty swallowing. While researching on the internet I found a treatment called Vital-stim which according to the site has very good outcomes for those whode muscles aren't working due to having had throat cancer. If anyone out there has information on this treatment could they please get in touch. I would also be interested in getting in touch with others that are in the same position as me.

My son has just been diagnosed with Ewing Sacoma in his pelvis. Surgery is not an option. Chemoterapy & radioterapy are the only treatments. Can I have some advice & has anybody succeeded in making a full recovery or had experience of this condition

Why is there so little information on Kidney Cancers. I have just lost my wife to this cancer and to be honest i'm finding it so hard to deal with things right now. I have tried looking up for information on this cancer to see if we could have seen it coming or just some help or support groups out there about this cancer. I find it frustrating that there is not much information out there. Anyone else going through this or been through this with a loved one.

Hi all I'm 45 living in Cork and have had multiple operations to remove tumors from my mouth in general and my tongue in particular. Last summer I had surgury in Dublin followed by 35 fractions of RT here where I live in Cork all to the mouth area. I've been unlucky in that the cancer has now shown up in my neck and very near my left artery. The plan is to have 3 sessions of chemo, possibly more depending on how the Chemo is doing, start more RT in June and then operate. I will proberbly have to have my left artery removed during the operation . Has anyone had this done??? and could you give me your experience.

this little tiny gland was so unknown untill it was gone!! a year on after removal i'm not sure if I'm lazy or tired at this stage! two surgerys plus rai later feel free to ask any questions Xax

My husband has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and we are being told the outlook is not good. He is going to St. Vincent's Hospital to see if he is suitable for an operation. I would really appreciate some information on what to expect. Can anyone help??

Hi, my mother recently found out that she had a tumour on her kidney, and had her kidney removed. A few months ago she had a check up, and had a ct scan to see if everything was still ok and that nothing had spread. However she still hasn't received the results. Does anyone know how long this usually takes? Many Thanks

R iodine treatment in a few weeks... Any one know what to expect (pain or sickness??)

I am living in Waterford, Co Kilkenny. I had a complete Laryngectomy (voicebox removed) in Oct 2010. I have had 6 weeks of radiotherapy treatment with ended at Easter. Would like to communicate with anyone who has had this procedure.

Is there anyone out there who has been diagnosed with Bladder Cancer? I was diagnosed with this just last year - which came as a terrible shock to me. My husband and I were away from home at the time and I had an episode of very heavy bleeding which frightened me. (We spent almost an entire night in an A&E and I was told that this was a 'bladder infection,' given antibiotics and sent home for further investigation in my nearest hospital. The later diagnosis shocked me as I have never smoked even one cigarette in my life. (This, apparently, is the primary cause of this type of cancer.) I am female (just 58 at the time of diagnosis) and have always been very healthy and fit - don't drink either. I feel that this is an environmental issue (I live on the East coast) and would like to be in touch with others who have been diagnosed, with a view to doing my own research into the whole area of this type of cancer. As it is often referred to as an 'elderly man's' disease, I would also like to hear from women out there who have been diagnosed. The youngest lady I have been in touch with is just 25. Any response would be greatly appreciated.