Currently in the worst state of limbo. Reported to A&E with severe abdominal pain (also happened 6 months ago but nothing found). This time lots of other symptoms and feeling generally unwell.
initial ultrasound saw something, immediate CT scan & suddenly admitted, only to be discharged due to colonoscopy already booked in.
I'm in some kind of nightmare, having been reporting ill health for some time (iron anaemia present for some time) but getting no proper follow up (just more blood tests). Finally forced the question and now on bowel cancer pathway and awaiting biopsies and all paused on liver front until clinicians know results.
Shocking experience of decisions being made about me without me and clear hints at cancer and mention of "patient aware this could be cancer" on my notes but no one taking the time and care to actually talk me through this and offer any sort of support.
Feels like being on death row without a sentance. Is this really a humane way to treat people? I have no idea how to get through the next 5 days, let alone what is ahead.
