Hi Sim112 and thanks for posting.

It sounds like you're having a worrying time at the moment. 

People can be given their results over the phone, and have a treatment plan discussion.  I know you mentioned that you would prefer a face to face appointment, you could try calling the clinic to explain this. 

If your appointment needs to stay as a telephone appointment, you can still ask your questions, and get the information you need.  It can be tricky remembering everything you want to ask in either a face to face or telephone appointment, and it may sound obvious, but some people find writing questions down really useful.

You mentioned that you have a terrible cough and breathlessness.  I don't know if this is something you have had for a while or if it has developed recently.  If it is something new, please get in touch with your GP as it may be something, like an infection, which needs assessing and they will be able to do this.

You have posted in the ask the nurses section of the site, you may find you get more responses from other members if you post in another section too.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care,

Rachel