I was misdiagnosed in April 2008 (was told I had a benign liver tumour)but after having it removed in September 2008 i was told it was actually liver cancer. I have had a few issues since then the main one being a bile leak which lead to sepsis and quite a few more hospital stays.
I went to the Gp last week(for the first time in about 6 months)and i got the feeling i was being a bit of a nuisance.I pulled a muscle in my chest(felt like i was having a heart attack and was having trouble breathing)he gave me some codeine and sent me on my way.Hes also ordered some blood tests andI have to go back for the results on Tuesday.
However last night I noticed a lump at the top of my leg,I dont know whether to mention it to him(if he rolls his eyes at me again im gonna knock him out this time lol) or I dont know whether to leave it for a couple of weeks and hope it goes away.Im having a smear test in a couple of weeks so I may have the nurse check it out then.
The sensible part of me says i should tell the Dr on Tuesday,but im scared I will end up back in hospital just when I feel im starting to get back to normal.
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