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Started this discussion. Last reply by Quinton Dec. 8, 2008.

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Hello, I am 24 and live in the UK.

I have recently been diagnosed with a GCT on a finger in my right hand. My doctor thinks it may be a GCT of the tendon sheath, althrough it is an 'atypical' .

I have also had unexplained pain in my lower right arm for the past few months, so it's all a bit worrying!

How do GCTs affect you?

GCT patient

Location of primary tumor:

Ring finger, right hand

Date of diagnosis of primary tumor:

June 08

Treatment of primary tumor:

Awaiting operation (start of september 08) to remove tumour

Tumor free?

Not yet

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At 7:41pm on August 21, 2008, Heather said…: Hello, Gemma! I'm so glad you found our site. I've heard of GCTs of the tendon sheath before, but I'm not sure I've spoken to anyone who had one yet. At least not one that didn't start in the bone first.

I hope that you are able to find lots of information and support here. If you want, please keep us updated on your treatment. If any of us has undergone the same treatment, hopefully we can tell you what to expect!

Thanks again!