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Hi since the last month, my wife has been feeling symptoms similar to the Ovarian Cancer described on the website, we went to the GP and got a referral for a Gynecologist, after this the doctor indicate she has cystocele and the bladder is prolapsing a bit, and small cyst on the ovary and he recommended to start with some exercises in the mean time we get an appointment for the Physio, for the Cyst he recommended an contraceptive pill. however she's been feeling very worried due she has the symptoms very similar to this cancer. do you have a recommendation of what to do?, currently we are planning to go to another doctor and explain our case, and request for the blood test CA-125. Thank you very much!

The Lymphoma Association is bringing the latest in our regional series of ‘Know Your Lymphoma’ conferences to Belfast in November. This conference will give you a great opportunity to hear the latest on lymphoma from regional lymphoma experts and ask them questions to learn more about your diagnosis. Sessions include: What is lymphoma? Breakout sessions: Choice of high grade lymphoma or low grade lymphoma The psychological impact of a lymphoma diagnosis Diet and nutrition Patient experience The role of exercise after a lymphoma diagnosis Ongoing follow up, getting the best from your review appointments New and future treatments for lymphoma Clinical trials for lymphoma Ask the expert panel: question and answer session with speaker faculty Feedback from previous 'Know Your Lymphoma' conferences: • Interesting and informative knowledge about the intricate aspects of lymphoma, it’s all quite amazing and mind boggling. • Having never been to one of these conferences before, I am pleased to say that I have found this one to be very enjoyable and useful to me. • A very worthwhile use of a days’ time! • This helped me to understand my illness far more than I did when I was diagnosed. I wish I went to something like this sooner. The webpage for the conference is www.lymphomas.org.uk/belfast and the number for the conference team is 01296 619 412 if anyone wanted to find out more or book.

Hi, about a year ago I noticed a red patch/rash on my breast, it was close to the nipple area and about 2 inches wide ,but spreads around the nipple area After showering it would be very pinkish/red ,whine cold it's more purplish. Then a few months ago I noticed a slight dimple under my breast, very small but visible, I decide to be brace and see the doc, he did see the redness but not the dimple ,but he referred me to the symptomatic clinic, unfortunately I think the letter got lost in post because 2 months on I hadn't been called so I said it to my dr, he gave me a copy of the referral letter to post , I was called within a week. The dr at the coinic seen the redness and dimpling and sent me for a mammo and an ultrasound, the mammo was clear and during the ultrasound the dr pointed out the was some kind of infection as it was showing on the ultrasound , he said it was more likely to be a shin infection than a breast infection, nothing else showed up, I was asked to return in 4 weeks which I did yesterday, the dr literally look at the problem breast and acknowledged the slight redness( it varies in colour dept depending on conditions,e.g. Hot cold ) he also acknoledged the slight dimpleing . But he couldn't feel any lumps so he sent me on my way, now I'm still worried, I had read up about inflammatory breast cancer and it's very hard to diagnose, and sometime doesn't show on ultrasound and mammos .i am so worried that it has me missed.i have quite large breasts and I have noticed the affected one dose on occasion seem to get bigger ,also the rash doesn't disappear j,if it showed on an ultrasound dose that not imply there is something there ? What should I do? I haven't been told what the rash could be ,I'm 43 and I'm really worried something might have been missed.please advise

Hi everyone, first time poster here! I found a lump in my breast 10 days ago, saw my GP 1 week ago who sent off the referral to the Breast clinic in Waterford. Does anyone know how long I'll be waiting to see someone? I apologise if I'm asking this in the wrong place. Thanks xxx

Hi, I'm new here and very frightened by what is happening to me and how it is being (not) dealt with, I have a pain in my right ovary(severe) Also now in my left ovary (not as severe), I'm exhausted and no amount of sleep seems to help, I'm constantly going to the bathroom as my bladder is now always full, I have a shooting type pain in my back passage when I try to have a BM during a period which are now quite hectic, I have lower abdominal pain and the pain in my back is actually crippling me I have had an ovarian cyst before so I am aware of how that feels, My mother had ovarian cancer and some other members of my family,also some other cancers, I have been to my GP many times over the past 6/8 weeks as the severity of what is happening is increasing rather rapidly, The only examination I have had, is a urine test to rule out pregnancy and infection (3 times) also had my stomach felt (over my clothes) Referral letter has been written and sent to consultant which I followed up only to be told I am on a waiting list and it's just over a year for an appointment, I'm not allowed to see the Dr privately as I don't have medical insurance and I can't pay for it as it would "mess up the system should I need follow up treatment" I'm not a doctor, however I do know my own body and something is very wrong and getting worse almost daily, I would appreciate any help/advice that anyone can give me, as realistically I don't think I will be around for any appointment I "a year or so" Thank you

I had an MRI biopsy yesterday. I had one done about a year ago and I was just very sore after it and thankfully the results were good. Apart from being worried about results this time round and being very sore, I have actually been feeling very nausea all day. I’ve been drinking plenty of water and sucking mints to try and ease it but it’s not helping. Has anybody ever had this happen after a biopsy.

Dear all, I am a recently diagnosed new mum in my thirties currently undergoing chemo for stage 3. Chemo not going too well and my arm feels like its going to cease working. Can anyone recommend or make any comment about the port? My only concern with it is infection and discomfort with it at night / in bed. Sleep seems precious enough these days. Id really appreciate any feedback as it seems to be the obvious option with this arm pain / vein irritation. Thank you. :)

Hi, I am wondering if there are more women in Ireland that feel that you are expected to have reconstruction after mastectomy? I am in my young 40's and had my single mastectomy in June. I was very clear on that I did not want to do any reconstruction but rather removing the other breast and go completely flat. When I told my wish to my doctor and nurses at the Breast Check they looked at me funny and asked me if I had talked to my husband about this. When I said that it would not really matter since my body is not my husband's to decide over, they said that they still wanted me to take a bit of time to make my decision. I have later realised, through going on-line, that women in other countries are feeling the same pressure as I did to have reconstruction rather than going flat. Is there anyone in this forum that recognise this? I feel that even the ICS information leaflets are not showing what are the benefits of going flat (=no reconstruction) and how you can work on loving your body without breasts. Any one recognising these thoughts?

Hi all just wondering is there free screening for sons of father who has colon cancer?

Hi, I am new to this forum. I am 40 year old Dublin lady. Married with two kids (8 & 9). I was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer on the 13th Oct. I just have it in my left breast. I have had a unsuccessful lumpectomy. I agreed with the doc to have the masectomy if the lumpectomy did not remove enough and the margin was not good, which it was not. The doc routinely does reconstruction surgery with the LD flap method in the same surgery as the masectomy. Has anoyone on here had the same done at te same time? I am trying to do some research before I meet back with doc on Thursday. Surgery is planned for the week after. Never thought I would be dealing with this, no history in my family, no other symptoms except the (large) lump in my left breast. Chemo, radiation and hormone therapy are all planned too. Thanks for reading.