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Diagnosed with benign brain tumour (non-cancerous) in a different country, what to do?

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kasperkacpersky
kasperkacpersky

Hi,

I started having strong facial (eyes and nose) tics. It's very uncomfortable and painful, sometimes I can't focus on conversation with another person and I feel pressure inside my head when they occur. I decided to go to the private neurologist in Poland, during my 2-weeks X-mas and New Year holiday in this country.

I received medicines, but I was also sent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan and they detected that I have Rathke's cleft cysts found on the pituitary gland. The doctor said that I should leave it for now, as it's not large, however it can give me some symptoms.

My question is what I should to do now? Where to go? I live in London and I have never contacted with NHS before. Should I report it to my local GP/Hospital and start treatment with NHS?

Thank you

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  • peter01729
    peter01729 kasperkacpersky

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    I would report it, that way it can be kept an eye on.

    Go to your GP rather than hospital as unless its an emergency, it is GPs that refer you to the hospital.

    If you have a copy of the MRI, or even a letter, take that along.

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