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Mad Doug Biker
Banned from every bar in the Galaxy
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It is a bit obvious, I know, but wait and see what the situation fully is first and take it from there - medical science will have moved on, even in 12 years (in certain fields anyway).
At least if you have had previous experience then you'll have a much better idea of what to expect.
At least if you have had previous experience then you'll have a much better idea of what to expect.
vernon
Harder than Ronnie Pickering
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- Meanwood, Leeds
You appear to have two choices:
Ignore the situation.
Have the situation monitored and follow medical advice.
It's your call.
- Location
- The TerrorVortex
Stay positive and get the best advice you can.
DTD
Veteran
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- Manchester
20 odd years ago I had testicular cancer. Had all the operations and treatments. Got better, eventually only had to go once a year. Then they said, "you've been coming here for years now, we might as well discharge you, have an x-ray and blood test and get on with the rest of your life".
Then I get a letter saying they found something new on the x-ray. They pod and poke for a couple of years, then say I have terratomas – ended up having 2 years of operations and chemotherapy, far worse than the original lot, but to their surprise get better and I'm still here.
Had I not had that last x-ray the tumours would have spread and probably finished me off, so I suppose my advice would be to get it checked and try to stay positive and I agree that 12 years might have seen a lot of improvements in treatments.
Then I get a letter saying they found something new on the x-ray. They pod and poke for a couple of years, then say I have terratomas – ended up having 2 years of operations and chemotherapy, far worse than the original lot, but to their surprise get better and I'm still here.
Had I not had that last x-ray the tumours would have spread and probably finished me off, so I suppose my advice would be to get it checked and try to stay positive and I agree that 12 years might have seen a lot of improvements in treatments.
Wait and see if it IS back, prepare myself mentally in the event that it does come back... and try not to worry about it. Difficult, that last one, I know.
Depending on what the condition is (and I'm not asking), I might also make any preparations required in the event that is.
Depending on what the condition is (and I'm not asking), I might also make any preparations required in the event that is.
Do you have contact with a McMillan Nurse or similar?
They are experienced in these issues and can give support and advice.
My penny's worth is that all these conditions (even remission) tend to have a better prognosis if treated early. Denial is an understandable reaction, but get yourself seen and diagnosed.
They are experienced in these issues and can give support and advice.
My penny's worth is that all these conditions (even remission) tend to have a better prognosis if treated early. Denial is an understandable reaction, but get yourself seen and diagnosed.
ELL
Über Member
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- Outside your window looking in
^^^ Just what i was going to say
numbnuts
Squire
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- Gone over the hill and far away
What ever you do all the best for the future 
Maz
Guru
Without more info, probably the same as what was done 12 years ago. Maybe it will never come back again.
What "condition" is it??
downfader
extimus uero philosophus
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- 'ampsheeeer
What ever happens, and what ever choices you make I hope you're OK!
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classic33
Leg End Member
Cancer. Can't be exactly the same as twelve years ago, that would be medical first.
As for what was done twelve years ago, I had it cut out. So there's no way it can be the same area affected.
DTD
Similar situation. Just recent tests are showing there's a "good chance!!"(ironic wording) its back.
The day after the operation two nurses scared hell out of me by wispering about what had been done as they changed shifts. I've got used to doctors & others in hospitals doing the same, wispering around me, but it was the first time nurses had done so.
