Scanxiety is taking over

I recently had an ultrasound for my kidneys where they found a lump on my left kidney , Dr called me the next day to advise this could be a build up of veins or renal cancer  and booked me in for a CT scan which I had done last week. 

 

I suffer with terrible anxiety and feeling so drained and lost waiting for the results it is driving me mental! I am scared of receiving the worse possible outcome it is constantly on my mind! 
 

I spoke to my doctors today who said it can take around 4 weeks for my results

  • Hello kayliie89

    I'm sorry to hear that your recent ultrasound showed an abnormality and that you're now waiting for the results of your CT scan. 

    We know that for many people this period of waiting for news can be particularly difficult. Facing the unknown can cause a lot of worry and it's understandable that you're feeling anxious about what these results will say and what that may mean for you. 

    Sometimes it can help to talk things through with someone and I wonder if you might find it useful to chat with our team of nurses whilst you're waiting for news. I'm sure they will be happy to listen and offer any advice and support that they can. If you'd like to talk with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    In the meantime, try to keep busy and avoid using Google to look for answers as most often people find that this leaves them feeling even more anxious. 

    Keep in touch Kayliie89 and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator