Hello heady1 and thanks for posting

I am sorry to hear about your husbands situation and appreciate this must be an anxious time for you both.

It isn't unusual for doctors to want to request a series of tests to diagnose a cancer, including some type of imaging scan. This helps not only determine the stage of the cancer (size and extent) but this can also helps to guide treatment decisions, including surgery.

I hope you both know more soon.

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.

Best wishes,

Naomi

Hello heady1 and thanks for posting

I am sorry to hear about your husbands situation and appreciate this must be an anxious time for you both.

It isn't unusual for doctors to want to request a series of tests to diagnose a cancer, including some type of imaging scan. This helps not only determine the stage of the cancer (size and extent) but this can also helps to guide treatment decisions, including surgery.

I hope you both know more soon.

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.

Best wishes,

Naomi

Thank you Naomi  - Alan had his ct scan today and we now await an appointment with the Consultant.

best wishes Jane 

Hello there Jane 

Glad the CT is now out of the way and hope everything goes well at the appointment and you both find out more soon.

You know where we are if you need to get back to us again or if you prefer do give us a buzz on 0808 800 4040, we're here weekdays 9-5.

Take care

Naomi

Evening all - just thought I’d let you know my husband has had his appointment with the Consultant.  Thankfully she doesn’t think the cancer has spread.  He is booked in for his pre-op in a couple of weeks and then surgery between Christmas and New Year.

thank you for all your reassuring replies and I’ll keep you posted of his progress.

very best wishes x

Hello Heady1 and thanks for updating us all

Good to hear the appointment with the consultant went well and that the surgery isn't too long away now.

I hope everything goes well and do get back in touch as and when you need to.

You know the nurses are also here to speak to on the helpline on 0808 800 4040, mon-fri 9-5 so do give us a buzz if you would prefer

Take care

Naomi