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Hi, I had a mastectomy and auxiliary clearance and am due to start radiation shortly. As I was initially diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer I will be having bolus radiation too. Its a rubber mesh like material that is placed on your skin to give an intensive dose to the skin when the skin has been compromised. I am just wondering if anyone out there had this done as part of their radiation therapy??..and how did you get on with it as I'm a bit worried about it and have been unable to speak to anyone who has has first hand experience of it. Many thanks, Tioman

Hi all, I don't know if anyone will see this given the last post to this community was 5 years ago. I just want to highlight the importance of getting checked out by your GP if you have even the slightest hint of a concern. If it does turn out to be nothing, all it has cost you is a single GP fee and what is that for the peace of mind you would then have. If it is something of concern, catching it early is vital. Thankfully I went to a GP the moment I felt like something might not have been right. From the moment I saw the GP things moved along rapidly. I saw the GP on a Monday, had an ultrasound on a Tuesday, and saw a Urologist on a Thursday and two weeks later I went in for surgery. I found out post surgery that it was stage 1 testicular cancer. I am now being closely monitored by an oncologist to ensure it doesn't come back. The monitoring process does add a certain amount of peace of mind in itself as I feel if anything appears, it will be found quickly. Throughout the process I have also had support from family and friends which is also a help.

Hi wone up Monday morning swollen breast couldn't touch it ..red angry breast...had been havin back ache around kidneys for last few months ..thought it was time for doc visit ...was in wed got call Thursday for appoimtment friday morning scan on back ..call on on Friday today for breast appointment on Monday..delighted so quick ....nervous so quick ....she put me on antibotics sweeping gone down but it feels like a breast enlarged ready to feed ..tingles ..I'm 43 my youngest child is 14 ...and I've had marina and no periods on 10 years....it quick any feedback ??

Hi I'm new to the forum. My husband was diagnosed with FAP over 13 years ago and had an immediate preventative subtotal colonectomy with IRA. Wondering has anyone out there also been diagnosed with this very rare genetic condition and if so, if they'd like to share?

Hi I'm new to the forum. Not sure if Im on the right one, so Ive posted this to a few....My husband was diagnosed with FAP over 13 years ago and had an immediate preventative subtotal colonectomy with IRA. Wondering has anyone out there also been diagnosed with this very rare genetic condition and if so, if they'd like to share?

Hi I'm new to the forum. My husband was diagnosed with FAP over 13 years ago and had an immediate preventative subtotal colonectomy with IRA. Wondering has anyone out there also been diagnosed with this very rare genetic condition and if so, if they'd like to share?

Hi im planning on doing the big pre chemo cut and although im feeling strong enough i think im going to be quite emotional can anyone recommend a hairdresser in dublin south. Really im looking for a bit of privacy and sympathy. I know getting your haircut is not the end of the world but it does mark the start of a big change in my life with chemo starting next week. Thanks everyone x

Hi there, haven't been on here in a while (which is a good thing I suppose)?.. Just wondering if anyone here can tell me how they discovered that their breast cancer had metastasized. I am almost 4 years clear from breast cancer and am now being referred back to the breast clinic as I am having major pain in my shoulder (opposite side to breast cancer) .. I have had an X-ray and Ultrasound but nothing has shown up (including no damage of any kind to rotator cuff etc.) the pain has now spread to my upper back (T3 area my Physio says).. I am worried sick and wondering if similar has happened to anyone else and if so was it resolved? Thanks x

I found a lump last Friday 03 March.normal mammogram 7 months ago.i suffer from fibromyalgia on .I was on HRT an stopped it immediately in panic when i found the lump.I have right sided shoulder blade pain and right hip pain and chest tightness.I am terrified this is a sign of widespread cancer. I am due to be assessed on Monday for triple assessment At St Vincents hospital. Will i be given any indication straight away if I am in trouble/ Don't think I can wait much longer for news I am not sleeping and feeling very panicky. I have myself convinced i have breast lung and bone cancer I am normally very calm and strong but this has sent me into orbit Any advice or information greatly appreciated

My mam was diagnosed with breast cancer but her hand swelled up really bad the cancer is spread to armpit has this happened to anyone else what can I expect