I have been having sharp breast pain for the past 2 months. The pain has now spread to my underarm and into my back, between my shoulder blades. I went to my GP over 3 weeks ago and she sent a referral for a mammagram but I haven't heard anything bac...
Trying to find correct thread. I was diagnosed with her2 positive. Had lumpectomy and node removal. Thank God margins clear, bloods good etc. Because it was an aggressive receptor that caused issue, chemotherapy x 6 + herceptin was recommended. Am 3 ...
I have a lump in each breast and was sent for a mammogram last Friday to mater in dublin I was examined and then send for a mammogram and then was told I could go home that the Dr would be in contact when he looks at the scans taken which could take ...
I went to my GP about 7 weeks ago as I had a tenderness in my left breast.
He didnt think there was anything to worry about but sent me to a breast specalist to check just in case. I met this Dr who said my physical exam on both breasts was normal ...
I don’t have cancer, I hope, so forgive me for intruding on your support group. I had TURP surgery (removal of some prostate tissue) six days ago, because of an enlarged prostate which was causing me weak urine stream and frequency (every 20 mins)
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If you've been affected by a skin cancer diagnosis in your life and are interested in sharing your story to help raise awareness and save lives, we'd like to hear from you.A major part of our work at the Irish Cancer Society is to educate people on c...
I’m sorry because I’m sure due to the cervical check scandal at the moment that there is a lot of this type of query.
I had a smear test done in March, during the exam the nurse said there was redness and discharge. She gave me cream for trush but ...
My dad has just been diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer, I have been reading a lot about proton treatment etc and some good things about Germany for treatment. I was just wondering if anyone had any experience of this and any recommendations. Than...
In September 2014 at the age of 26, I was diagnosed with a rare form of Ovarian Cancer; Immature Teratoma-a less common form affecting younger age groups. It therefore is so important that we acknowledge and understand that Ovarian Cancer isn't con...
Hi there, my twelve year old daughter was diagnosed with a malignant brain cancer and I’ve been really struggling. I’m on a list to see a counselor but in the meantime and trying to live day by day. Feel like I haven’t been able to breathe since she ...
My mum was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer yesterday and this news has been devastating our whole world fell apart. I'm a only child just me mum and dad and I need advice help to learn how to cope stay strong. Mum is so so strong I'm so proud of ...
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