Hi all

My dad was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer (small, slow growing) along with barrets oesophagus and cancer of the pancreas.

He is type 2 diabetic, usually in good health and has been an off and on  smoker for some time.

After the original diagnosis obvs we were upset and shocked and the arrival of a letter outlining the type of cancer and grade really confirmed it.

However, a number of days later he saw a different doctor who said he felt pancreatic cancer was unlikely and it may well be pancreatitis. He has gallstones and had lost 3st in weight in a short period of time, with an unrelenting stabbing pain under his ribs.

So...currently we are waiting on the results of a PET scan which he had last Thurs and until then are feeling sick with worry.

It looks more positive now which of course is great, but am cautious not to build my hopes up too much. Both mum and dad are carrying on as normal and feeling v positive.

The wait is horrible! I think they need to discuss the scan and other findings with a MDT before letting us know, so its likely to be a good few days yet.

It's been a rollercoaster of emotions- feeling very low and upset one minute to feeling unsure then trying to be positive

Fancy sending out a descriptive letter about the cancer, then only to backtrack with a different diagnosis. Its v confusing and battering on how we feel and what to expect.

Anyone else in this situation?

Thanks x