Tumour found on back mri

Absolutely petrified have been having pain in the bottom of my back for years but within the last 2 years it has got worse.I started suffering from pins and needles feeling down my legs and if I stand or even walk for long periods of time I get bad cramping in my leg and in my back.

i also get pain on my tailbone sometimes when sitting.

i had an MRI on the 11th February and doctors gave me the results on 1st March said them at they have found what they think could be a benign tumour.

i am so so scared I only lost my uncle to glioblastoma grade 4, 3 years ago and had to care for him through it all. And I’m a single mum to 3 boys all be on 2 are now adults but they all suffer autism.

Doctors are referring me for further tests but referrals won’t go off till Monday. Would they be acting quicker if they think it was something worse ?

I haven’t slept I just keep thinking what if this is it :’(

  • A very warm welcome to the Cancer Chat community Chaz although I'm sorry for the reason you are joining us.

    I know this must be very scary but I'm glad you've reached out to us as a lot of our members have been in this position, so you are not alone, and I'm sure some of them will stop by soon to offer their support and advice.

    Waiting for appointments is very tough, but I hope this article I've found on how to cope will help keep your nerves at bay until you know more.

    If you feel it may help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, you can do so on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all that they put your mind at ease at this time. 

    We're thinking of you Chaz and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator