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@Vinjii I had a huge tumor taken out that turned out to be malignant, they initially thought it was harmless. The surgical consult was basically "Well, it might be lymphoma, I'll refer you to oncology" That was a fun 2 week wait.
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@sullybiker It’s the way they say it. I once was told in A&E: It’s probably harmless but if the symptoms don’t resolve we have to consider a brain abscess or tumour so please come back.
Me: 👀
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@Vinjii When I finished my treatment my oncologist started with "Ten years ago we would not be standing here"
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@Vinjii I replied "Is that because the building is new?" But he didn't get the joke and spelt out what he meant. I just told him I'm glad he didn't tell me that at the beginning.
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@sullybiker They almost never get the jokes and I joke when I’m stressed and then you face a deadpan stare at best, and at worst an explanation.
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@Vinjii The stress and fear is totally normal. Always free to chat if you need it!
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@sullybiker I’m sorry about the bad news. So far everything’s been benign but has resulted in several surgeries already and being poked with a fat needle many times. Every time I wonder: what if this time it’s something bad. Hate it. And my stupid obsessive brain.