Hi,

Didn't think I'd ever be using this forum (and maybe I don't even need to) but I've been going through some things lately and would appreciate any guidance.

Since the start of this year, I've been having signifcant weight loss. Every day I'm looking more skinny, gaunt and boney. This is my main concern as I'm not doing anything to lose weight and I'm still eating 3 meals a day (most of the time). I do get some abdominal aches, but I've had these for years due to mild IBS.

I've had two different medical professionals feel around my abdomin and groin area and both have said everything feels nice and soft, and they can't feel anything "untoward". I've provided a urine sample which was clear, and had a blood test which came back normal. Funnily enough, the blood results sent me into a panic attack as I was hoping they would find a quick fix.

My GP thinks the weight loss is psychological. Brought on by my anxiety and stress. Whilst I can understand that causing weight loss, can it really make you lose so much weight so quickly? And I noticed the weight loss before I started feeling stressed. He's put me on Sertraline and wants to see me in three weeks! THREE WEEKS! At this rate, there will be nothing of me left.

I guess that's a lengthy intro for me to ask, can I call the Cancer helpline even though I've not been diagnosed? My various symptoms keep convincing me something more sinister is going on, and the visiable weight loss is scarying me so much.

I am due to speak with a therapist tomorrow morning aswell. Would phoning the cancer helpline be a step too far? Should I trust in my GP more? Are normal blood results a good sign?

I'm a 39 year old male.

Sorry for being so longwinded.

Rawky.