It’s daunting and scary: waiting for biopsy results and to get urgent CT scans of the lungs

Hi my name is Clive, I am new to this, and don’t know what to expect. I had no symptoms except a raised figure on a blood test. When I saw my doctor he said I should have another blood test, but I mentioned a small restriction in the top of throat, long story short the surgeon said he had two plans. A, remove the potential regrowth of the tonsil or B if he saw something he didn’t like that he would do a biopsy. When I awoke he said it wasn’t the news that I wanted to hear that he had taken two biopsies and wanted me to get urgent CT scans of lungs. How do I not panic? 

  • Hi Clive and a warm welcome to our friendly community, 

    What you are going through at the moment is indeed a bit daunting and scary and I just wanted to say you are not alone and there are many others on here who will completely understand how you are feeling at the moment. It's hard not to panic but it sounds like you are in very good hands and the doctor has been very thorough. I am keeping everything crossed for you that you won't have to wait too long for your biopsy results and to have your CT scans. I know it's easier said than done but try if you can not to anticipate the worst as there are so many other things it could be other than cancer.

    Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for a diagnosis and I wanted to share with you these helpful tips on how to cope while waiting for important news

    I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who have been through all this before and that they will share their story with you. It helps to talk to others who find themselves - or who have been - in the same boat. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thank you for your words, I have relaxed a little now and wait for the team to review the path. Whatever it may be. I will try and continue as though I am not in this position as at the moment I feel like a fraud as apart from a sore throat and a little restriction I feel no different.