Has anyone experienced brachytherapy for breast cancer? And, if you have had the previous experience of full external beam radiation, how do both processes compare? ...
I recently had my 1 year mammogram (following breast cancer diagnosis and treatment since aug 2014. I had been back to the breast clinic in the meantime with cysts and lumps in both breasts - which I was told the results were normal. When I was diag...
I had my prostate removed coming up to 2 years ago, due to Prostate Cancer. Luckily the cancer was contained within the prostate and I got the all clear soon after, so feel that I am lucky from that respect. My consultant did say that they were able ...
Hi everyone,
We found out last Friday that my father liver cancer, we lost our mother to cancer under a year ago, which is still very raw, so you can imagine we are all very upset and a little bit all over the place.
I don't think being hones...
My 34 year old daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. Her chemo starts in December and I wonder could anyone help me with where to go for wigs and head gear . I would appreciate any help anyone can offer. ...
Just wondering how you manage Kids, treatment and the tiredness. Really struggling at the moment. I work 2 mornings this is to keep my brain busy and an outlet from the whole diagnosis however with the kids homework, after school activities, the hous...
hi all. im a first time poster. I am 31 years old and am ashamed to say I ve never had a smear test. I am 27 weeks pregnant with my first child. for some reason since Saturday I ve been terrified about not having had a smear. I am due one in august w...
Hi everyone,
My name is Ciara and my mum (52) was diagnosed with stomach cancer in June 2015. She was put straight onto chemo with the idea that the talk of surgery would be had further down the line. The oncologist we had at the time was very pro ...
I recently had my routine smear 3 weeks ago and while having it my gp noticed 3 growths/polyps in my cervix which she is referring me for a colposcopy plus I have to have them removed and biopsy can anyone help me with this matter I try not to worr...
Looking for advice.
I have stage 4 Breast Cancer and usually post on the Stage4 Gals website.
How do others obtain holiday insurance.i know you are supposed to declare all details or policy could be declared invalid should you have to make a claim....
Hope you are all doing okay.
I have been okay but in those very dark places and have been reading your old posts to keep my spirits somewhat up.Those posts are terrific.
Have been trying to check out holiday insurance and know I gave a very silly a...
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