XXX cancer
Diagnosis and tests
Diagnosing xxx cancer
Your family doctor (GP) will talk to you about your symptoms. [ADD ANY GP TESTS HERE] Your GP will refer you to hospital if they think you need more tests. Tests you might have include:
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A [name consultant] is a doctor who specialises in treating [xxx]
If you are diagnosed with XXX cancer, we're here for you.
Our cancer nurses are here if you need information or just want to talk. They can help you to understand your diagnosis and what to expect, send you information and tell you about our services.
Further tests for xxx cancer
You may need further tests to give your doctors more information about your general health and about the cancer. For example:
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The tests you have can help to:
- Stage your cancer. This means finding out the size and position of the cancer. [MAY CHANGE FOR BLOOD CANCERS ETC}
- Grade your cancer. Grading describes how quickly the cancer may grow and spread and how it might respond to treatment.[MAY NOT BE NEEDED
Some tests may be used see how you are responding to treatment.
Waiting for test results
While some results may come back quickly, others may take a few weeks. Waiting for results can be an anxious time. It may help to talk things over with your doctor or nurse or with a relative or close friend. You can also call our Support Line on 1800 200 700 or visit a Daffodil Centre to speak to a cancer nurse.
What are the stages of xxx cancer?
Staging means finding out how big the cancer is and if it has spread to other parts of your body. Staging will help your doctor to plan the best treatment for you.
TNM staging system
The staging system normally used is called TNM. This stands for:
• N0: No lymph nodes are affected.
• N1: Some lymph nodes near where the airways join the lungs are affected.
• N2: Some lymph nodes in the centre of the chest or where the trachea enters the lung are affected.
• N3: Some lymph nodes on the opposite side of your chest to where the tumour is, or near your collarbone, are affected.
• M0: The cancer has not spread to other parts of the body.
• M1: The cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
Number staging
Your doctor often uses the TNM information to give your cancer a number stage – from 1 to 4. A higher number means a more advanced cancer.
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Knowing the stage [and grade] of your cancer helps your team to plan the best treatment for you.
What are the grades of X cancer?
[Intro to grading as per old site description]
Staging [and grading] can be hard to understand, so ask your doctor and nurse for more information if you need it.
Our Survivor Support programme we can match you with a volunteer who has gone through a similar experience.
Discover of you are enrolled for breast screening
If you’re finding it difficult to get to and from treatments, we may be able to ease some of the strain of travelling to and from your appointments.
