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today im going with my dad hes having a biopsy,about 6 weeks ago he started to get a hoarse voice and hes lost about 1 stone in a month,he went to hostpital where they told him to come in for a biobsy because he as a small spot in his throat,does sound like cancer or is there other things this could be,hes stopped smoking about 4 weeks ago because its frightened him so much,will the doctors be able to tell me today what the problem is?if not how long will it take to get the results back?is there a good servival rate. j.hill | |||
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HI Geff, Can only the say the same old thing mate been there done that. DO NOT worry at this stage I had 4 biopsies last year as they thought the Cancer had come back . It usually takes 10 days to get the results.( depends on hospital) GOD that is such an awful wait I really feel for your Dad and the family. Take a day at a time and keep Dad in company if you can. The worst thing for me waas the waitng and being alone to think up all sorts of awful outcomes. Dont lok up what might have to hapen I did that and I felt worse knowing what they have to do. I presume your dad is not on the computer so dont say anything. Please let us know how you get on with your Dad. We are here ALL of us to help if we can. I am sure Dr Joshie will be online soon to give is EXPERT opinion  Paul | |||
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Hello Jeff The biopsy will confirm the nature of the lesion in the throat. It may or may not be cancer. Only the biopsy can determine what the 'spot' is. So take a day at a time and await the results - the results shouldn't take too long (7-10 days is about right). The doctors will advise accordingly then. Let us know how it works out and we will help where we can. Meanwhile, use the opportunity to spend some time with your Dad - walks, cards, reminesce with old photographs, etc. Best wishes Vinod :coffee: Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King | |||
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yes ur right im thinking of the worse i allways do,just that my farther inlaw died from cancer,it took about 8 months to take him away.I seen him deteriat week by week,the reason im thinking of the worst is because my dads body is begining to look like his,thin and its bringing it back,thanks for ur help. j.hill | ||||
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