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The Wait is so Upsetting

emma87f
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First I want to apologise for posting again as I realise a lot of people post about this issue but I am struggling so much.

I was referred on 2WW by my GP, seen very quickly for CT scan... But 3 weeks later, there is nothing. This wouldn't be as hard if it weren't for the fact no one answers when I call any of the numbers provided :sad: I realise people are busy... But I am so anxious and upset. It's easy to say no news is good news, but when I call my GP they say they have nothing, can see nothing on the system (which they have been able to see in the past when I have had hospital scans). So... I am left feeling like no one has even looked at my scans, which the GP requested as urgent.

:sad: I think the hospital must be very backed up right now, which I can appreciate and sympathise with, but it is so emotionally draining and hard not to fear the worst still. 

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    Hi all :happy: 

    I wanted to thank everyone who replied, it was a comfort to read other's messages. I would reply to each but i'd probably be repeating myself!

    I have an update, which is that unfortunately something was found on my scan that requires further testing. In the end, I had to contact the GP and request a same day appointment to discuss the results, as the hospital didn't get in touch, nor did the consultant secretary ever answer my many calls. I'm a little upset but still realise how very busy everyone is right now. Onto more waiting, I suppose! 

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    I don't blame you!!  I was told that my GP would contact me within seven days and that time is up today - I called yesterday and they said the GP hadn't even reviewed my scans yet.  I feel very tearful and anxious, I just want to know what the next steps are, especially after being told that the blood flow in the tumour is strong and suspicious, I feel like every moment I'm sat here, the cancer is just being pumped around my entire body.

    Anyway, I sincerely hope that you start to feel better soon and you get some answers. Keep us updated! Much love x

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    I don't blame you!!  I was told that my GP would contact me within seven days and that time is up today - I called yesterday and they said the GP hadn't even reviewed my scans yet.  I feel very tearful and anxious, I just want to know what the next steps are, especially after being told that the blood flow in the tumour is strong and suspicious, I feel like every moment I'm sat here, the cancer is just being pumped around my entire body.

    Anyway, I sincerely hope that you start to feel better soon and you get some answers. Keep us updated! Much love x

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