suspected GI cancer

HI i had an ultrasound scan 3 weeks ago which showed an enlarged liver with possible focul lesions, after blood tests at my doctor i am being sent for an MRI tommorow for suspected GI cancer. This has been the worst 3 weeks of my life and a normally positive person has been reduced to thinking of all the things i will miss in the future, i can honestly say ive never felt so low in my life, i keep trying to occupy myself but the monster keeps rearing its ugly head .

  • Hello JMgeegee and a big welcome to Cancer Chat, 

    I can imagine the last three weeks have been horrendous for you and we are thinking of you during this challenging time. How did your MRI go yesterday? I can imagine this is an anxious time for you as you are waiting to find out more and it's hard not to fear the worst. As you are probably waiting for results at the moment, try and keep positive if you can even though it may be really hard to do so and there are helpful tips on this page to help you cope while waiting for important news. You are right to try and keep busy and distracted and well away from the temptation of looking anything up online as Dr Google is famously unreliable can often make us worry even more.

    All this is easier said than done though and I just wanted you to know that you are not alone, that many of our members are currently going through something similar and I hope they will be along shortly to share their experience with you. 

    We're thinking of you during this stressful time and hoping for the best possible outcome, that it turns out to be nothing of concern. Keep us updated on what you find out, if you get a chance. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator