Hello HO and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your mum. This must be a difficult time for you all.

Hopefully when your mum sees the consultant today she will have an idea about what they are investigating. Every situation is very different but the consultant may decide to do several tests before they confirm whether or not it is cancer.

You can see the list of potential tests for lung cancer that the consultant may organise.

Doctors review every suspected cancer patient in a large meeting called an MDT (Multi disciplinary Team) meeting. At this meeting all the doctors involved in her care review all the results.

I can't say how long this will all take but your mum may have an idea after her appointment today.

If you or your mum would find it helpful to ring one of the information nurses then you are welcome to do so. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

All the best,

Catherine