Hi

I'm sorry to hear what you're going through.

The same thing has just happened to me. I'm also 45 years old. Went for an ultrasound today and apparently  there's a 2cm legion on my liver. There is also a 3cm one on my adrenal glands.  I was told a report had been sent to my dr and I must speak to them urgently. He called at 6.30 to say he was arranging a CT scan for Monday. I have no liver symptoms and blood tests for full blood count, liver function etc are fine. I do have symptoms of an adrenal tumour however. I'm so worried it's malignant and spread to my liver. 
The waiting is the worst part. 
 

Hi, 

I'm so sorry to hear that. It's all so worrying.

The doctor told me that they hadn't found anything else on the scan and that my liver function results were normal. I have, however, got a lot of discomfort in my abdomen and i have little appetite and do generally feel unwell. We were initially looking at the possibility of a stomach ulcer but the h pylori test came back negative. I have read that you can have a negative result but still have an ulcer though. I'm hoping so much that the symptoms i am experiencing are from an ulcer and that my lesion is simply benign.

It's just so terrifying. I can think of little else day and night. You are right that the waiting is very difficult. We will both hopefully know more on Monday. I'll keep my fingers crossed for both of us. Please feel free to message back anytime. Your response made me feel less alone in this.

Take care.

Sorry to hear you had a bad night. It's awful when you can't stop thinking about everything. It's difficult to stop your mind running riot. I hope you feel a little better now it's daytime.

You're bound to start thinking about things with a bit more worry today as we're getting closer to someone telling us what is actually wrong. I think it's a coping mechanism to help us in case we get bad news. Try and make sure you balance the negative thoughts with some positive ones if possible. Easier said than done though I know. Please try not to worry too much. 

My consultants appointment is 9am tomorrow in the gastric department. I hope I'll find out when my scan will be.

Hope you have as good a day as possible. I'm sure we'll both be feeling fairly similar emotions as the day wears on, so feel free to message if you want.

When will you find out a time for your scan tomorrow?

Sorry for not replying... I've been trying to keep busy. 
How's your day been? 

at least your appointment is early so it's over and done. Isf have thought the fact it's the gastric department and not liver is good? I really hope it all goes well. 
 

No problem. Hope your day has been ok.

I hadn't thought about the department to be honest - hopefully that means something. Yes, it's good that it's first thing. Not sure how much more I'll find out really. The scan results will be the most difficult.

My day has been ok. I've kept busy and don't feel too bad to be honest. Hope you're feeling ok and i hope everything goes really well for you tomorrow too. I'll be thinking of you.

Hope you're doing ok

Finally fell asleep for a bit. But it won't help me tonight!!

Im dreading tomorrow and possibly finding out more (worse) information but trying to think positive that it's best to know what's going on...

How are you doing? I hope you manage to get some sleep tonight before your appointment. Fingers crossed it'll all be sorted and you can get back to normal for the rest of the day. Thinking of you. 

I'm not feeling too bad but I'm expecting a long night ahead! Hopefully I'll manage to drift off like i did last night.

It's good that you got some rest. I know it's difficult but it may be better to know more info than be in this status quo. 

 I hope you manage to get some more sleep. Sending positive thoughts your way.

I hope you get some sleep as well. Good luck in the morning. I'm sure it'll be fine. I'll be thinking of you. 

Hi. Hope you're ok?

Morning!

Actually managed to fall asleep. How are you? 
I really hope everything goes well for you today. Fingers crossed . Please let me know how you get on. 

Hi. That's good you fell asleep!

I've just got back from my appointment. It was basically a chat with a consultant about my symptoms and the lesion. They're going to concentrate firstly on the liver lesion before my gastric problems as they think that is the priority.  Had some more blood tests and he confirmed that i will have the scan within the next two weeks.

Hope you're ok and that everything was ok. Let me know how you get on.

Hi. That's good you fell asleep!

I've just got back from my appointment. It was basically a chat with a consultant about my symptoms and the lesion. They're going to concentrate firstly on the liver lesion before my gastric problems as they think that is the priority.  Had some more blood tests and he confirmed that i will have the scan within the next two weeks.

Hope you're ok and that everything was ok. Let me know how you get on.

At least you've seen a consultant and things are moving. Did they say what they thought it might be? Or what the blood tests were looking for? That might make it clearer for you. At least they're moving forward with a scan. But I'm sorry it could be up to two weeks. Try and keep busy. 
 

Ive just had a CT scan which they said will be reported urgently. They wouldn't tell me anything or reassure me which is worrying. I also don't know how / when I'll get the results. I'm fearing the worst as no one will discuss it. 
 

I hope your appointment reassured you a bit. Thinking of you. 

Good that your scan has now been done. I don't understand why they couldn't let you know when and how you will get the results. Information is so important at times like this!

Maybe have a search on this forum for ct scan results to see if you can find any info?

Try hard to stay positive. 

No, they didn't say what they thought it might be. Just that they didn't think my gastric problems and my liver were linked. They want to focus on my liver first as a priority. 

Unusually for me, I didn't look at what the consultant wrote on the blood test sheet so I have no clue. Can't believe I did that! 

Hope you're ok. Thinking of you

Thank you. How are you doing?

im not having such a great day. Just seen my ultrasound report and it looks like I have a tumour on adrenal gland that's spread throughout my liver. I think the CT confirms this. Not looking good. 

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that. Really sorry.

How did you see the report? Has someone explained it all to you? 

I can't imagine how you're feeling but please try to not think too far down the path. This could still be treatable. It doesn't mean that nothing can be done. At least some treatment could start now? Again, so sorry. It's all easy for me to say. Just trying to balance out your news a little.

Thinking of you and sending lots of good thoughts x

Still thinking of you. Hope you're ok

Thank you. I'm struggling not to think about it. 
 

The GP receptionist gave me the report. No appointment or anything just asked me to collect it to take to my next appointment with the consultant (which is hopefully Wednesday now). Maybe I shouldn't have read it.

Im just hoping the consultant will have something more positive to say...

Hows your day been? 

I find it astounding that they just gave you it with no appointment/chat/support - shocking! Anyone would have done what you did and read it. It must be very difficult for you. I feel for you.

Like you say, hopefully the consultant can give you more info. I hope you'll be ok. I've thought about you a lot.

I'm ok thanks. Just hoping my scan appointment won't take too long to come through. 

Hope you manage to get some sleep tonight. Have you got someone there to support you?

Take care

Hope you're doing ok