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Hi all I have spindle cell sarcoma grade 2. Waiting to start radiotherapy. Can anyone tell me how you feel after radiotherapy ? . How will it impact my life, down for 6 weeks of treatment after operation to remove lump on shoulder.
Hi everyone, I have had a large lump removed recently and I’m currently awaiting my results. Have been told this could take up to 6 weeks. Is this normal?
Hay all, Does anyone happen to know roughly how long pathology results take to come through? We are now in week 7 :-( Thanks all xx
Hi everyone I am new to the forum.I was diagnosed with a GIST 20mm on Monday in my outer wall of my duodenum.Total shock. MacMillan advise should be referred to a specialist GIST hospital nearest being Christie’s Manchester as a very rare form of cancer...
Hi im really concerned ive been diagnosed with a small GIST in my stomach 1.5cms. I havent had a proper consultation with a gist professional they just keep sending me for more scans etc. I dont understand why they dont just remove it while its small...
I have been seen by a sarcoma service for a biopsy on a lesion in my thigh, they’ve said benign however I worry this has not hit the potential malignant area and my diagnosis is wrong. Has anyone any experience of a false negative core needle biopsy or...
Hello, Has anyone just had surgery and thats the end of it? We are very confused and hopeful for some posivite news. Many thanks
Hi Everyone, I've got a dilemma, 2 years in remission and costs of my insurance are killing me, but I am afraid that cancer will back and the NHS will neglect me again, because Sarcoma is rare. I know, it sounds paranoid, but I am terrible anxious...
I have had an MRI scan and a biopsy. The sarcoma is in my right leg. It is getting bigger and more painful by the day. As my appointment is getting closer my anxiety levels are rising. I long for the appointment, I dread the appointment. My dread is that...
Hello all, I am new hear and feeling incredibly lost! Does anyone know if it would make a difference if the tumor was removed by the urology team rather than the sarcoma team? We are worried as everything we are reading says it must b removed...
