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1. How can I complain about my GP?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

2. I have had a testicle removed because of cancer. I've been told the tumour was a testicular teratoma. My surgeon now says I have to go to another hospital for tests and possible further treatment. This hospital is some miles away and it is not an easy journey. Why can't I be treated in my own hospital?

last reviewed: 01.04.2005

3. I heard about a clinical trial of a new cancer treatment which is being done in Arizona. Will the NHS support me to go there and have the treatment?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

4. I heard about a clinical trial of a new cancer treatment which is being done in France. Will the NHS support me to go there and have the treatment?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

5. My doctor has given me the chance to take part in a clinical trial comparing two different treatments for my cancer. He has explained about the two treatments but says the choice of which one I have will be made by the 'Trials Centre'. Why can't I make the choice?

last reviewed: 09.08.2005

6. My doctor has given me the chance to take part in a clinical trial comparing two different treatments for my particular cancer. He has explained about the two treatments but says that this is a 'randomised trial' so my choice of treatment will be decided by a computer and neither he or I can influence this. This worries me. How do I know I will get the best treatment?

last reviewed: 09.08.2005

7. I was reading about a new clinical trial for cancer treatment. The report said it could be years before there are any answers. Why does it take so long to find out whether something is helping or not?

last reviewed: 09.08.2005

8. What is a Macmillan nurse?

last reviewed: 17.10.2006

9. My son has recently had surgery for cancer. He has been told he needs chemotherapy but there is a waiting list of 3 weeks. Is this too long?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

10. How do I get a second opinion?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

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