What's wrong with me?!
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Ironically, you helped me with your postings about Tennis Elbow, and then I saw this thread (which I'm sure I read in the past), but now put two and two together! I now feel slightly embarrassed. 
I''m trusting that the NHS, surgeons, and medical personnel will come up trumps for you Ross.
You'll be fine.
I''m trusting that the NHS, surgeons, and medical personnel will come up trumps for you Ross.
You'll be fine.
LouD86 said:
Only met you once Ross (that was a great SS), but am sorry to hear of this. You know I'm local, and will happily help out if anything is needed ok bud!
Get well soon, you'll be alright!
It was great, aside from my speeding ticket!! Get well soon, you'll be alright!
The consultant I'm seeing is a specialist in neurosurgery with a speciality in neuro-ocology
.... One could easily draw to the conclusion of it being cancerous but I think that's a bit of a leap at this stage, though I'm now rather certain it'll be surgery considering that's pretty much what he does!
One small step closer.
goldblum said:
Unless they've somehow done a biopsy without you realising it there is no way of telling whether the tumour is cancerous or not until they take it out. Try not to freak yourself out!
I know, that's why I said 
Registrar phoned me and asked how I'm doing which was nice. He's going to try and contact the consultant tomorrow and see if he can get me any more details before Tuesday
ali_kat said:
Thoughts will be with you on Tuesday (unless it's at 11am )
What's happening Tuesday at 11am? )
Wasn't sick early this morning.... But 20mins ago was just sick at work. Bugger. Hey ho, get used to it after all this time!
The fact I have pre-assessment suggests there's something that can be done. That's very promising and also exciting, dare I say.
E65Ross said:
ali_kat said:
Thoughts will be with you on Tuesday (unless it's at 11am )
What's happening Tuesday at 11am? )Wasn't sick early this morning.... But 20mins ago was just sick at work. Bugger. Hey ho, get used to it after all this time!
The fact I have pre-assessment suggests there's something that can be done. That's very promising and also exciting, dare I say.
In your position I might have forgotten too. Again, Good Luck.
I don't normally reply to threads but you are such a positive young man I wish you all the best and I am sure things will come out ok.
You are 2 years older than my son and I cant imagine as a dad what I would be going thru if I heard this news from my lad.
Stay positive and I'm sure it will get sorted and you will be back to your old self.
David
You are 2 years older than my son and I cant imagine as a dad what I would be going thru if I heard this news from my lad.
Stay positive and I'm sure it will get sorted and you will be back to your old self.
David
Had a call from my registrar today. Neuro dept wouldn't release any more information....BUT he said (stating clearly he wasn't a neurologist) it looks like 1 of 2 tumours, both are benign and said it's most likely a type of tumour beginning with "sub" and ending with "oma"....the signal was poor and couldn't hear clearly. But (as one does) upon googling 4th ventricle tumours and finding a list of common 4th ventricle tumours (common, he says....) there was only 1 beginning with the "sub" pre-fix.
IF (and it's a big IF!) it is that type of tumour then it's surgery.....and the prognosis is generally very good.
I'm in for my pre-assessment Tuesday before seeing the consultant - a few people are saying that usually you're in quite soon after the pre-assessment....usually within a week or so. Any thoughts on this?
How am I feeling right now (other than a bit sick, as I usually do these days)? worried? No. Upset? No. Nervous....a little. Mostly....bloody excited. I want this b
d gone. And it looks like I'm so, so close to ridding something that's caused me so much misery over the last 14-15 months - it's a truly wonderful feeling, I can finally see some light.
I'm getting old and emotional in my old age I guess....
IF (and it's a big IF!) it is that type of tumour then it's surgery.....and the prognosis is generally very good.
I'm in for my pre-assessment Tuesday before seeing the consultant - a few people are saying that usually you're in quite soon after the pre-assessment....usually within a week or so. Any thoughts on this?
How am I feeling right now (other than a bit sick, as I usually do these days)? worried? No. Upset? No. Nervous....a little. Mostly....bloody excited. I want this b
d gone. And it looks like I'm so, so close to ridding something that's caused me so much misery over the last 14-15 months - it's a truly wonderful feeling, I can finally see some light.I'm getting old and emotional in my old age I guess....
E65Ross said:
Any thoughts on this?
In my case I had to wait three months before surgery as they wanted to bring the size of the cyst down. Cue massive amounts of anti-inflammatories. I'm sure if the neurologist feels your life is threatened and it's safe to operate they'll whip the tumour out asap. Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff