red alert

does a red alert on ct scan mean i have cancer 

i have a hospital app and it has just sent test results I don't know how to read this and if it means i have cancer or not ! i don't have an appointment until next Tuesday and now I'm really worried and don't know what to think and obviously searching for any word I can see in the results 

  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    Unfortunately, we are not able to tell you what this means. I don't think it is a diagnosis as such, and may mean that it was to be reported on promptly by a doctor, if it was an urgent referral. 

    It is a case of waiting till Tuesday I'm afraid. 

    I can appreciate this is an anxious time for you. Try and keep busy, and use the support of friends and family if you can. 

    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.

    Yours sincerely,

    Vanda