Are in-person callbacks/appointments ALWAYS bad news?
Have already been called back after first consult/mammaogram (details below) ... and now waiting for adenoma/biopsy results. Have now received another appointment with initial consultant. If it...
Screening Exam for mouth head and neck cancer
Did you know that a screening physical exam is part of a regular dental exam? The dentist checks your neck, mouth, and oropharynx - the “oropharynx” is the middle section of your throat, including the...
Hi there, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last November. I’ve had chemo & a blilateral mastectomy with right auxiliary clearance & reconstruction. Still have radiotherapy & anti hormone treatment to go.
My hair has grown back so fast since my las...
Hello everyone,
I am 6 weeks post op now and I was told that I will be contacted by the hospital for the radiation therapy and I am so worried because they never start my radiation yet.
I just want to ask for anyone who had undergone lunpectomy and...
Hi, I had a lumpectomy July 2022 followed by chemo and then radiation.
I finished my radiation 7th June this year so 8 weeks ago.
I’m beginning to have some pain in my breast near my scar and towards my armpit, also my breast feels like there’s a ...
Recently found out my dad has melonoma from a mole in his leg. He has gotten it removed and is getting tests done. He got an ultrasound on his groin and is due to get a PET/CT scan. I’m so worried and panicked and I read that these are only requested...
Hi,
I've been diagnosed for a 3rd time with breast cancer March 2023.
In 2017 I was diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma, HER2 positive. Had Lumpectomies in both breast. AC chemo therapy (4 sessions) Taxol for 18 sessions & 8 weeks of radiation...
I have been scheduled for a full body bone scan on Wednesday for a lesion on my sternum,I am going on holidays on Sunday and I'm just wondering does anyone know how quick I could get results,would love them before my holiday...
Hi, I am a breast cancer survivor and currently supporting someone going through their journey with breast cancer.
I have been asked to give a talk to a group about my journey with cancer and that of a supporter.
I want to give as much value to thi...
Hi,
Has anyone not had a mammogram and ultrasound on their first visit and would you know the wait times for scans??
I should add I was with the Waterford hospital breast clinic…
I was assessed at the breast clinic within 6 days of seeing my gp...
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