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How to apply to get biopsy etc ?

  • 01-07-2014 2:10am
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    SeantheMan
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    Lately I've been having issues with pains in my neck after a night out. I've read up on this and in some cases it seems to be linked to Hodgkins Lymphoma
    However, most cases occur between the ages of 20 and 25 years, or after the age of 70. It is one of the few cancers where there is a peak of incidence in young adults.
    The most common early symptom is to develop one or more swollen lymph nodes in one area of the body - most commonly the side of the neck,
    To confirm the diagnosis (biopsy)
    If your doctor suspects that you may have a Hodgkin's lymphoma you will be referred to a specialist. A specialist will normally arrange a biopsy of one of the swollen nodes.

    Unfortunately I'm abroad in a country where most doctors don't speak English, so when I travel back to Ireland for holidays I was wondering if these are easily scheduled...or do I have to visit an Irish doctor first ?
    I would just like to get it checked out


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  • #2
    Vorsprung
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    SeantheMan wrote: »
    Lately I've been having issues with pains in my neck after a night out. I've read up on this and in some cases it seems to be linked to Hodgkins Lymphoma





    Unfortunately I'm abroad in a country where most doctors don't speak English, so when I travel back to Ireland for holidays I was wondering if these are easily scheduled...or do I have to visit an Irish doctor first ?
    I would just like to get it checked out

    You'd have to see your GP in the first instance.


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