Hello Mzt-worried and thanks for your post,

Often a specialist likes to talk through symptoms first before deciding the most appropriate tests. The doctor will then have a chance to explain the type of tests(if they are needed) that they may do and why they are doing them. As I am not involved in your care it is difficult to say more.

We have more information about what may happen at your appointment.

Do keep an open mind. Go through any concerns that you have and if you don't understand the doctors explanation ask them to explain again. It can sometimes help to take a close friend or member of the family so you have someone else listening to what the doctor says.

A lot of urgent referrals don't end up with a cancer diagnosis. I do hope everything goes well and if you would like to ring and chat this through with one of the helpline nurses then you are welcome to give us a call.

The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open 9-5 Monday to Friday.

Best wishes,

Catherine.

Hello Mzt-worried and thanks for your post,

Often a specialist likes to talk through symptoms first before deciding the most appropriate tests. The doctor will then have a chance to explain the type of tests(if they are needed) that they may do and why they are doing them. As I am not involved in your care it is difficult to say more.

We have more information about what may happen at your appointment.

Do keep an open mind. Go through any concerns that you have and if you don't understand the doctors explanation ask them to explain again. It can sometimes help to take a close friend or member of the family so you have someone else listening to what the doctor says.

A lot of urgent referrals don't end up with a cancer diagnosis. I do hope everything goes well and if you would like to ring and chat this through with one of the helpline nurses then you are welcome to give us a call.

The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open 9-5 Monday to Friday.

Best wishes,

Catherine.