Oesophageal cancer

Just been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer.  Very worried that the malignant tumour found is large at 8cm and this means the cancer has spread. 
I am waiting now for a CT scan but not sure what exactly this will find. 
I’ve got so many questions. I’m very worried about theNHS waiting lists here in Wales and that my cancer will grow beyond treatment. 

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  • Hi, I’ve just joined and noticed your post. My dad (75) has just had a biopsy and CT scan to confirm oesophageal cancer. Dr said highly likely. How long did your CT results take to come back and how long til your consultant was in touch? Our lives are stood still while we await more information. I really hope you have your results back and a treatment plan in place. Wishing you well. 

  • So sorry to read about your Dsd.

    My latest results took 2 weeks to come back and the consultant contacted my by phone by appointment at that time.

    That said, they do their scans and reporting in-house which speeds the process up as the cancer centre isn’t competing with A&E or other departments for resource.

    For first results best practice is to deliver the results face to face (regardless of whether the news is good or bad). Usually as soon as posdible after the weekly MDT meeting.

    Good luck

    Dave

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  • So sorry to read about your Dsd.

    My latest results took 2 weeks to come back and the consultant contacted my by phone by appointment at that time.

    That said, they do their scans and reporting in-house which speeds the process up as the cancer centre isn’t competing with A&E or other departments for resource.

    For first results best practice is to deliver the results face to face (regardless of whether the news is good or bad). Usually as soon as posdible after the weekly MDT meeting.

    Good luck

    Dave

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