Terrified

I am petrified, I have a 10mm by 10mm lesion indenting on my Brainstem, apparently has a good firm edge.  I’ve had a contrast scan today and awaiting a neurologist apt.  I’m making myself feel so sick googling it and it’s all negative.  I just fear the worst

  • Hawkers I sincerely believe that your doctor knew how you were feeling and made the call to give you the best news she had for you. You sound as if you are in good hands now. Wishing you the best of good fortune as luck doesnt play any part here. Thinking of you x

  • Hi Hawkers 

    It must have been a great relief for you to know it was just a cyst and from what you had mentioned about the size looks like it is a very small lesion.You are in good hands .Dont get too stressed-that won’t help you in anyway well easier said than done .There are lots of people around here who have been in worse conditions and still pulling through and trying to support others and hold their hands.You are not alone. I am sure it will not be anything serious now that you know it is a cyst.Keep us informed .

    Hope all will be well at your next appointment and you might feel that you were stressed for nothing!

    Best wishes and Regards

    Radley

     

     

  • Update

    my case went to board yesterday the outcome being probable epidermoid cyst, not looking malignant.  My first apt has been cancelled ast that was with a tumour specialist and it’s not a tumour,  so awaiting an appointment with a neurosurgeon.

    They did say it’s not looking as urgent as they first thought

  • That’s good news indeed!!So don’t keep worrying about it if it is not an urgent appointment then it might take some time to get one. Be patient and see what the Neurosurgeon says. May or may not need surgery. 

    Hope all will be well.

    Best wishes

    Radley 

  • Hi - have just caught up as have been away.  Great to hear that you are not finding it quite so worrying now.  You are always welcome here to chat about your worries - but of course only if you want to.  Anyway, if you wish , we are very happy to see this through with you.  Cheers.  Annie