This is my third post and honestly, week after week, something new starts happening.
I was in hospital recently for 8 days and had a diagnosis of liver cirrhosis, enlarged spleen (at 19cm) and new type 2 diabetes.
During the CT, they discovered a swollen lymph node under my arm and initially said that it would be checked in 6 months.
One week after leaving hospital, I started bleeding very heavily from the back passage where an ambulance had to be called and I spent the night in A&E.
The surgical doctor did an examination, blood tests and referred me to another gastro team.
My own GP is very concerned and did a few stool samples including a FIT test.
Two days later a letter came in to say that I have an appointment for an ultrasound guided core biopsy of the lymph node, which is in just over 2 weeks.
It’s confirmed that they are checking for possible cancer cells from the breast and I’m absolutely terrified.
This week I have developed a cold like no other and cannot stop coughing- feeling miserable and like there is no end to all of this.
My GP has also referred me to the Gastro team again after he received my FIT test results and other stool samples.
I’m so scared of the possibility of cancer as cirrhosis at 29 is hard enough to take in along with the spleen all while trying to manage diabetes.
The wait is definitely the worst part and I currently can’t even leave the house without picking up a severe infection or with being in pain.
I’ll update this when I know more.
If anyone has any advice or experience with lymph node biopsies I’d appreciate it!
