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Hi I found a small lump in my right breast which my GP found straight away and gave me an urgent referral for the Mater Hospital, this was on the 12th March, i rang the breast clinic in the Mater Hospital and was told due to the ongoing Corona Virus all appointments have been paused for the time being and that referrals are being looked at. This is a very worrying time for everyone and I completely understand that resources are needed to help with the Corona Virus but does this mean all other urgent medical appointments and screenings such as breast lumps are not being done at the moment. Honestly going out of my mind worrying and the wait is awful, thank you.

We spoke to psychologist Paul D'Alton about ways people with cancer can cope with their worries during the coronavirus outbreak. You can listen to his helpful advice below.  Listen here

Hi I'm starting chemo next Tuesday . 7 weeks post OP lumpectomy and full axillary clearance. Anxiety is at all time high especially with covid 19. Any words of wisdom much appreciated .

Hi all, Was wondering if bad news can be given over the phone due to the current Covid-19 situation? Thanks.

Good morning folks. I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with invasive ductal cancer. Grade 2. ER / PR positive. Her2 negitive. It was in my axilly nodes and is positive also. I had a lumpectomy and axilly clearance last Tuesday. Just wondering if anyone had this type of cancer and what treatment followed after the surgery. Sha xx

Hello all, Anyone have any experience of cording after removal of node ? Thanks

Hi all, My mam was recently diagnosed with cancer, unfortunately, and she is hopefully beginning chemo asap. Therefore, she is planning on getting a wig. However, we are clueless about this, and would appreciate any help, comments, suggestions and thoughts etc. She is not sure whether to get a real hair wig or synthetic, as she is aware just how costly real-hair wigs can be. Her main questions are: which type of wig would be the most comfortable? The most practical? Which would feel nicest wearing it?.. Appreciate any help at all! All opinions welcome! Thanks.

My father in law is currently in a nursing home which is under lockdown. He has advanced non hodkins and appears to be getting very breathless which is a new thing. When we speak to him he is v breathless and has had a cough. We are waiting to speak to a nurse later about his O2 levels. We are obviously very concerned now as the community palliative team have not seen him since Nov and they cannot visit him. Has anyone got any suggestions as to what we can do? thanks.

Hello, my mother was just diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. She is starting hormonal therapy tomorrow. Any advice on how I can help ease her worries and anxieties and my own!? Is there anything I can tell her to prepare for possible side effects? Thanks in advance. It’s a worrying time

I have to get monthly injections of faslodex which up until now I was getting done in hospital by an oncology nurse. I also have a port which I understood needed to be flushed every 4 weeks in hospital. Just wondering in the light of covid-19 and avoiding hospitals if - Firstly do I need to have my port flushed every 4 weeks and, if not, how often do I need to get it flushed? It can only be done in hospital as G.P. wouldn't have the necessary equipment. Secondly, can my G.P. or practice nurse give me my faslodex injections? I assumed the oncology nurses were specially trained on how to administer these injections as they are intra muscular.