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Hi I am worried I had a DVT about 5 weeks ago I was told at the hospital I would have to have a CT scan.I had the scan 5 weeks ago and heard nothing until today when I recieved a letter from the hospital to go for an Untrasound of the pelvic area ,I phoned to see what was happening and spoke to the consultants sec she rang me back after speaking to him and he said CT scan was fine and nothing to worry about but they had to be clearer on the results. I know some cancers can be hidden and that is why they did the scan but now I am very confused as to what is happening and why they need to do an Ultrasound afer the CT scan I feel frightened and have been worried for 5 weeks. I am 73 and dont seem to be coping today.

 

  • Hi  there - I'm sorry you are worrying like this & feeling as tho' you are not coping. I can't say, I'm afraid, anything about what might be happening to you physically because I have no medical knowledge. However, I do know how worrying it can be having tests & waiting for the results. I've very recently had a number of tests for bowel/lung cancer & know just how scary it is. I have one more test to come but the Consultant doesn't seem unduly worried but is doing it just to be sure. 

    This might well be what is happening to you & it is frightening because we do tend to fear the worst don't we? However, my GP tells me that 9 out of 10 people referred for tests for cancer come back clear. They are pretty good odds aren't they & why should you not be one of the 9? :)

    Feeling afraid & having moments when we feel we can't cope is perfectly normal I assure you. In fact you are coping because you are here posting & asking for a bit of support which is very sensible of you. :)

    People on this site will offer help & advice & I'm sure someone else will be along soon to help. In the meantime try to keep busy doing normal everyday things until you get the results & the time will pass more quickly.

    I do hope you get good news soon. All good wishes.

  • Thank you for being there it means a lot I lost my lovely friend 2 months ago and I am lost without our chats sending hugs to you  m x 

     

  • Well your worries make even more sense now that you've told me about losing your friend. That's very sad & I do think as we age our mortality looms larger (I'm nearly 68 so I understand) & losing people close to us & being unwell makes it all so much worse and nearer. Hey ho - it's life isn't it.

    Do keep posting if you feel the need - others will probably be along to share their experiences with you. Thank you for the hug - one to you too.

    Take care of yourself.