Helen C

I have been under the care of a London hospital for suspected breast cancer. I have had 2 mammograms, 2 ultra sounds, a biopsy and a lumpectomy, and various swabs analysed, which I am told have all been benign. However, one year on I am still getting the same symptoms (a green discharge from my nipple. the doctors have never given much attention to the darting pains I get only on that side - ie if it was hormonal I'd surely get them on both sides). Last weekend I noticed a trace of dark, almost brown, blood. I have an appointment at the hospital tomorrow. But I went to my GP this morning to enquire if I could have a second opinion. The hospital 'seem' very attentive and helpful and on the whole I have been satisfied - but what if they've made a mistake - we all make them? My GP said it was not London Borough of Haringey's policy to refer for second opinions due to funding shortages.

So my question is am I legally entitled to a second opinion - where do I go from here, trust the hospital and hope they have not made a mistake and if there is any cancer that they catch it before its too late!

My childminder told me today that my son in slow in starting to talk, he is 27 months. He understands everything,for example if I ask him if he is hungry he will say yes or nod his head. If he has a dirty nappy and I ask he will either say yes or no. He says Nan, grandad, mummy/mum, dad, dog, plane, helicopter, cake, this way, banana, how are you, thank you, bus, choo choo, eyes, toes, mouth, bum. And various other things, I thought he was doing ok but now I am wondering. My partner is foreign and does speak in his language to him, could this be delaying things? Or is he speaking fine for his age. Some of the words are not very clear, as his mum I understand where others might not.

Hi, I need answers from anyone who has been in this position please and knows first hand what hapoens. I have a credit card and a bank loan (max £10k for the two) - if I am made redundant what happens??? If I have no money to pay what do I do.....?? what will the bank do?? I have only ever had my salary and have worked hard only to be made redundant! Will I loose my prize possession, my little car?

I have a child with all the paraphernalia but don't want a people carrier. Can you recommend a nice 'normal' car with a good roomy boot.

I had a child after 40 with no problems (c/section), but have noticed my periods have changed. I can 'feel' the blood loss, if that makes sense - not painful but I am aware of it whereas I was not before.

As an unmarried mother what government help woudl I be entitled to I have been lucky enough never to have been out of work and dont have the first clue? For example if I have to leave my private rented flat because the landlord does not want DSS tenants am I entitled to a council flat?

It is too early for me to do a pregnancy test yet and to be honest I am probably not. However, getting a few tell tale signs - wishful thinking no doubt. But I am also getting a few other strange feelings.

Can you please, if you can remember or even recognised them, tell me what the very early symptoms of an ectopic prgnancy are. Thanks a lot.

but what if you suffer from it all the time after every meal, without knowing my medical history, what might be the cause...?

and why does it clear your sinuses? Does that mean spices are as good as a sauna? I have just had a delicious spicey curry.

I come from a council estate and went to comprehensive school but all these headlines about unruley children in schools, makes me really worry about when my son goes to school in a few years time. I cant afford private but you hear about these so called 'feral' children. It makes me want to leave the country! What did you do/or what are you planning to do?

3mobile are offering various pay as you go packages for about £100, you buy a gadget a bit like a memory stick which plugs into a USB port and apparently away you go - are they are worth it. for example what is a sufficient 'speed' for me, I am a light internet user, mainly for surfuing, nothing hectic, but would like iTunes. Id rather not pay rental etc as I dont use it often. Do you need a phone port/line? Advice please.

Seen a man on the underground today with one, have not seen one for a very long time and I am curious to know the reason. Does it symbolise something? This is a serious question, serious answers please.

As the mother of a young child, I really feel for her. I know she is not everyone's favourite person, but as a mother of two young children I was shocked at the news. I never understood the fear of dying until I had my son and now I understand it only too well.

I seen an article in the paper last night about these, which suggested they might be valuable. I have loads of them, some vinyl, tape and some CD. Are the early ones valuable? I have the first one and a dance album from the 80s?

My parents who are now retired want to visit this city. Having raised four children they have rarely stayed in hotels. Can anyone recommend a good 'wow factor' hotel for strangers to your city, close to the centre, which whilst more than a 2** hotel or B&B will not cost the earth?

what does it mean when you find yourself humming the tune from one of your 1 year olds toys... have I completely lost it! (hee hee - jokey question...) I was at work at the time! bit like having sick on your shoulder I guess...

what do you reckon

that if you had the power, you would bring to the present.