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I had mastectomy and LD flap surgery last summer.
The reconstructed breast is still smaller and I would like a bit more symmetry.
Any advice on lipofilling /+ small implant- side effects of surgery etc,
Any recommendations for ...
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About 5 years ago (19 years old) I was diagnosed with superficial melanoma. I had the procedures and checkups and all was good. Thankfully!
Ever since, I’ve been battling anxiety from it. Always wondering if I’ll have more problems, con...
Hi my mam has recently been diagnosed with mm cancer I just want to talk to people who are in the same predicament as I am. I live in wexford she lives in Cork so I don't get to see her that often .I feel so useless that I can't be there for her ...
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My mother in law was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in the lining of her gallbladder. It is terminal but she is doing chemo for life extension. She was given a gift with some natural oils in it. She is on a really strong dose of chemo so i...
Hey, I am 23 weeks pregnant and got the news at 19 weeks that I have breast cancer.
I’m post op….lumpectomy and lymph node removal and got the good news today that nodes and margins are clear.
I am now facing the journey down the chemotherapy roa...
We run a Facebook (Private) support group for all those affected by Lynch Syndrome.
I have inherited one of the predisposition Genes (MSH2) and know how hard it can be to find information and navigate the medical system.
We are also aware tha...
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My dad finished his treatment 3 days ago and is in agony with trying to go to the toilet. He feels pressure to go (poo)but it’s like he can’t. He’s in movicol, microlax etc. He is wearing a pad as there are bouts of very watery stools with bl...
Hi I’m just wondering how long you be waiting to meet with your oncologist?
I had my surgery (lumpectomy) on 28th July and my follow up appointment on the 12th August and was told I’d be meeting with my oncologist to discuss starting chemotherapy bu...
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My wife is in the middle of phase 1 chemo for Leukaemia.
She is six weeks into the treatment.
I was doing well initially, occupying myself with housework etc.,
But last weekend, I hit a wall......it just crept up on me.
I wen...
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This is my first time posting. I had a biopsy done just over 3 weeks ago and the consultants secretary has asked me to come in this Friday for results. I wasn't advised to bring a friend with me for results. Is this generally a positive si...
Hello I finished treatment for Breast Cancer last April 2021. I had Chemotherapy and Radiation. I still have a lot of tiredness. I would really appreciate it if anybody who has gone through the same thing could give me advise about this. ...
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I recently had a D&C and polypectomy due to symptoms which coincided with a positive hpv and abnormal (low grade) smear.
Turns out the results of the D&C were not good and doc was also surprised.
It’s Adenocarcinoma and after that I haven’...
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