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Hi, Davir,
The biopsy itself is nothing to be afriad of. My doctor performed it under local anesthesic and it did not hurt at all, although I behaved like a terrified lamb. The difficult part is the waiting until you get the results. It helps to see a psychologyst or psychiatrist , since you will have your own "place" where you'll be able to blurt out the fears and fantasiesd you don't dare to tell your loved ones. It also helps if a friend goes wuth you to the biopsy. And, please, do write beforehand the list of questions you may want to ask your doctor, I have also found that keeping a diary is most helpful. Cheers Shoshana |
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Hi, David,
The biopsy itself is nothing to be afraid of. My doctor performed it under local anesthesic and it did not hurt at all, although I behaved like a terrified lamb. The difficult part is the waiting until you get the results. It helps to see a psychologyst or psychiatrist , since you will have your own "place" where you'll be able to blurt out the fears and fantasies you don't dare to tell your loved ones. It also helps if a friend goes wuth you to the biopsy. And, please, do write beforehand the list of questions you may want to ask your doctor, I have also found that keeping a diary is most helpful. Cheers Shoshana |
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hi david
it is a scary time and our minds are so powerful,i found that once i knew what was what and how they were going to treat it i just went with the flow after all what else can you do.good advice about taking someone with you to your appts because at this stage everything goes over your head and you cannot take anything in.it is 3 years since i was diagnosed but i still remember the shock of being told i had cancer because these things always happen to other people it always seemed.good luck on your scans and treatment and please pop in from time to time and let us know how things are with you.take care love shirl xxx |
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David
These ENT consultants are really good and seem to know just what they are looking for.The consultant felt around the back of my mouth and tongue which I adm mit did make me gag a little. He then numbed the back of my mouth and using a surgical instrument took a very small sample from my tonsil, I didnt feel any pain just a little tugging. I didnt take anyone with me, but when I got my results I had the feeling it was not going to be good news as when I was called into the room my husband was asked to go in with me (he had previously been left reading his book in the waiting room)I was glad he was there as the shock and disbelief of the news meant we both asked different but relevant questions. I do hope it all goes well for you my advise would be to carry on as normal until you have some definite answers. Good Luck. |
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Thanks again....it's not long to wait till Tuesday.My appointments at 8.30am so I think I'm the first appointment of the day.
Speak soon, David. |
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Hi David,
Just a quick note to wish you all the luck in the world for tomorrow. Let us know how you get on. We'll all be rooting for you. Loads of love, Dian x |
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Tomorrow can't come soon enough.It's nice to know I've got the support of everyone on here.I was having a shave earlier and have noticed a small lump under my jaw....it feels a bit like a gland so will mention it to the surgeon tomorrow.
Will let you know how I get on tomorrow. Hope everybody else is ok?? Love to you all, David. |
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Good luck David, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. Hagg.
13 years and still kicking it. Never give up your fight. |
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hi david, by the time you see this your biopsy should be over and then the waiting,i hope the time goes quickly for you and somehow you can forget about it till your results are in. all the best jimmy.
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good luck David,
stay strong mate gordon You don't stop laughing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop laughing |
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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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Forgot to add he mentioned something about lingual thyroid tissue?? He did explain it but my mind just went blank which I'm sure everybody can relate to!
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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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Hello Dr Joshi,
Thanks for your reply and everybody elses.The consultant ended by saying he wouldn't remove it or do a biopsy but will do another scan just to double check it isn't malignant.He said he's certain its not.I have been reading up a little bit about it as well and heard its supposed to be quite rare? If it is that I'm wondering what he will do next.I seem to have bumps and lumps everywhere.I have adenoma's on both my adrenal glands and one on my pituitary gland as well. I'm wondering if this is all connected?? Thanks again, David. Thanks again for all your help, Best Wishes, David. |
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