Am I alone out there? I have a 19mmx16mm tumour get MRI once a year that’s it! No support I have to go it alone
Hello Madchikenlady I have been checking on the Community and noticed your post has gone unanswered. I can't give you an answer myself as I have a different cancer, however by me responding your post will be "bumped" back to the top of the forum and be seen by other forum members. I do hope you receive some answers to your question.
There is support available and can I suggest the following:
* You join our Emotional support forum . To do this just click on the link I have provided. You can then add your details to the forum Once you have joined this forum you should find you are not alone
* Do you have a local "Maggie's" centre near you. This is a cancer support charity. To find your nearest "Maggie's" 0300 123 1801 or enquiries@maggiescentres.orgor www.maggiescentres.org
* You can get that extra bit of support from our helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (8am - 8pm 7 days a week). There are some great people there who can give you that extra bit of support when you need it most.
I hope the above helps - If i can do anything else for you please let me know.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Sorry to hear that, I’ve had a pituitary tumour for possibly over 20 years now, where I over produce prolactin. My prolactin levels are around the 600 mark at the moment. I have bloods taken every 6 months. I was removed from treatment (Bromocriptine) some 10 years ago, and at present receive no treatment. My prolactin is higher than it should be, but my testosterone level is normal, something they appear not to know why. I fully understand why you feel you have no support, as in all of the years I have suffered, other than my endocrinologist, I have and never had any support from any GP. I tried to explain to a nurse practitioner how I felt, she replied that a pituitary tumour, is something that most GPs know nothing about. Over the years I’ve been passed from one GP to another, then to be asked, when do I see my consultant, when I answered their question, I would be told, just leave it to them. I am a member of the pituitary foundation, who post useful information, if you’re not already a member, maybe you could join. Take care,
Hi MadChickenLady
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