MRI for daughter

My daughter (12 weeks old) had a follow up MRI yesterday (23 September) for a possible brain tumour after being diagnosed with hydrocephalus for which she had a shunt inserted at the beginning of August. 

The radiologist said that I should hear back next week. However, we are going on holiday for 10 days (fortunately a staycation not too far from our house) and I wondered if I were likely to receive results/hear back via letter or a phone call.

 

As you can imagine, I don't want to miss any communication from the hospital, so will pop back to the house if necessary. But if they are expecting to get in touch next week, would a letter get there in time?

 

Would appreciate to know how most of you received feedback. Was it predominantly by letter or telephone call?

 

Many thanks

 

 

  • Hello AKashu, 

    This must be an incredibly stressful time for you - your poor little one having to go through all these tests at just 12 weeks old. I hope you hear back soon and that you can still enjoy your holiday. It will do you some good after everything you've been through to have this little staycation not too far from your house.

    I don't know myself whether you would get a letter or a phone call. Perhaps other members of our community who have been in a similar situation will be able to enlighten you on this. I would suggest that before you go away on your holiday you give the hospital/ radiology department a call and explain to them that you will be away from your house for 10 days and you could ask whether they could get in touch with you via phone. Perhaps  they have a way of sending the letter via email or via another online portal used by the hospital. So it's worth getting in touch with them - or even your GP if you don't manage to get through to them - and explaining everything.    

    Thinking of you and your little one during this anxious time. I hope you find out more very soon and that you can enjoy your time away as much as you possibly can.

    I thought I would also give you our nurse number if you wanted to ask them anything - their free helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and you can ring them on 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator