Hi there

Please could someone help me with advise, on 23rd July 2019 I had a ct on my chest abdomen pelvic with contrast, I had had bloating gas shoulder pain lower back pain pelvic pain, weightless diarrhoea this has been going on 2years, please could someone tell tell how long they waited for results? It's been 3 days today had scan could that mean no cancer fought cause that's what my consultant was worried aboutmy head is in a mess the waiting is horrible please help!! Thankyou

 

  • Hi there Elliemay - sorry you're so worried & you've had these symptoms. I know how waiting for results can feel like torture. You may well have to wait a little while yet for the results I'm afraid. To some extent it depends on how busy the radiology dept. is. Try ringing your GP in the middle of next week if you haven't heard anything.

    I had a cancer scare a little while ago & was put on the 2 week cancer pathway. Tests were done immediately but the results took a while to come through. Luckily all was well. My GP told me that 9 out of 10 patients sent for these tests come back clear so that could well be the case with you too. Just because a doctor is concerned doesn't mean you have cancer. Mostly they are just being careful about your health which is a good thing. But it does mean that we have that nagging doubt until the results arrive.

    You do obviously have some symptoms which aren't nice & when the results come back it could mean you have something which is easily sorted out. :) In the meantime do try not to focus on negative thoughts & keep yourself as busy as you can so the time will pass more quickly & keep your mind on other things.

    I do hope this will give you a bit of reassurance & do keep us posted on how you get on. All the best & keep your chin up!x

  • Thankyou so much for replying feel so much better for reading your post, it's just killing me not knowing, I have to son's who are worryed sick, anyway yes I'm trying to keep busy there only so much cleaning I can lol, I'm glad you was OK thankyou again xx