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Treatment after surgery

PaulC68
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Hi I will be having a neck lymph node removed to enable better path’ lab testing after my biopsy was inconclusive. It’s thought that I might have low grade lymphoma. My question is will I have to have treatment such as radiotherapy after surgery even though they have removed the lumpy lymph node or will the surgery remove the need? Thanks  

  • Hello Paul and thanks for your post

    It’s not possible to say if you will need further treatment such as radiotherapy after your lymph node surgery. This will depend on whether you have lymphoma and if you do then the type and stage (extent) of it will determine if further treatment is needed.

    Your specialist team will be better placed to advise you further on this once your results are known.

    I hope you know more soon. Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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