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Awaiting MRI results

Namaste82
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Hi, new to the forum but have been reading a lot Over the past few weeks hoping to gain some insight into other people's experiences x

I am in week 3 of awaiting MRI results on a lump I found in my neck ... I have to say this 3 weeks has been horrendous. I have called the ENT once to be told the consultant is on annual leave ( totally get people need annual leave) and now a week later I call again to be told I have a letter of appointment for results in another 3 weeks. 
I am gutted that I have to wait another 3 weeks for the results as everyday I keep thinking the worst. 
I am a nurse ( and historically make the worst patients) and totally understand the pressures the NHS has at this time but a phone call to talk through the results would be such a comfort right now. 

I am dealing with this on my own as I don't want to worry my family and especially children if it comes back as nothing ... but I have to say this is the hardest time to put on a brave face everyday and go to work as normal. 

Thank you for all posting ... it is a comfort to know I am not the only one going through this. 

love, The paranoid nurse x 
 

 

  • Hello Namaste82

    I'm sorry to hear that you're waiting on some MRI results at the moment. We know that waiting for tests and results really can be a difficult time for many people and it's understandable that you're feeling anxious about things. 

    Whilst it's still a few weeks before you'll have your results, it's good to hear that you have an appointment arranged. Hopefully, the team will be able to answer all your questions and give you some reassurance when you see them. 

    In the meantime, I wonder if you might find it helpful to have a chat with one of our team of nurses? Whilst many people don't want to burden family, or friends with the worry, it really can help to talk things through. If you'd like to speak with one of our team you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. I'm sure they will be happy to offer any advice and support that they can. 

    I do hope that your appointment brings positive news. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Jenn

    So just an update.

    I went to the ENT appointment today for my MRI results after waiting five weeks. 
    I have multiple tumours on my parotid gland. I have been advised I am having a total paratoidectomy. Before surgery I am having an ultrasound and biopsy to identify malignancy. The surgeon this time was really good, I didn't feel rushed and he explained everything which helped even though I am a nurse ( sometimes feeling like we should know everything about everything) Being told I had two tumours was scary but it was all explained really well. Am I scared ? Yes!  but do I feel like I am having the most thorough investigation.. yes ! I should know in two weeks if they are malignant ... fingers crossed I hope my experience can help people In the future, the waiting is a killer but it is all desolved when you feel supported by the professionals. I still haven't told my kids ... not sure when the best time is to tell them .. I just hope and pray I know when the time is right.  I try to take this experience as a learning situation.. to learn patience, trust and faith that everything will be ok ! If I can wait 5 weeks for results I can wait 2 weeks x

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