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Awaiting CT scan

Ruraidh
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After chest infection I was referred for chest xray. Doctor has advised that there is a mark on my lung, that it might be scarring and asked if I had ever worked with asbestos. He referred me for a CT scan and I now have a date within one week of the call from the doctor. I wasn't told that the CT referral was urgent and am now scared that there must be something serious with such a quick appointment.( I'm in Scotland in case that's, relevant to any reply) 

  • Hi Ruraidh

    Thank you for your enquiry

    I am sorry to learn that you are having symptoms that are causing you concern.

    Your referral is called an urgent suspected cancer referral. You may have previously heard it be called a ‘two-week wait referral’ (2ww). This referral is to investigate your symptoms and find out what is wrong and if it could be cancer.  Many of these referrals turn out not to be cancer.

    I can understand you feeling anxious waiting to find the cause of your symptoms.   Anxiety UK has a good website with helpful tips on how to deal with anxiety in these situations. 

    I hope this information helps and that everything will be okay for you.

    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.

    Kind regards

    Tina

  • Offline in reply to CRUK Nurse Tina

    Thank you so much for your reply. I feel a bit calmer now and am now appreciating the quick appointment. 

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