I’m scared that I have lung cancer

I was called by my GP today to say that a recent chest x-Ray has shown a shadow on my lung. I have an ache in my left side under my ribs and have palpitations. I’m 51, fit and healthy otherwise and thought my symptoms we’re menopause related.

I have to have a CT scan and have an agonising 2 week wait for that. 

i have a 12 year old and a 15 year old and I’m terrified that I may have to give them horrible news soon.

wondering if anyone has been through similar and could give me advice on how to get through these next two weeks?

would be very grateful. Thank you

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  • Hello Jayne7, 

    I am so sorry to hear you are going through all these investigations at the moment and this 2 week wait for the CT scan can feel agonisingly long as many members of our community will know only too well. It is often then followed by more time waiting for results and it can really be had to cope with the uncertainty and the feeling of being in limbo that goes with it. 

    Luckily there are good strategies and ways to manage this difficult time of waiting for tests and results and we have helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news.  

    I hope these will help you a little and that you will also hear from others here who have been through something similar. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello Jayne7, 

    I am so sorry to hear you are going through all these investigations at the moment and this 2 week wait for the CT scan can feel agonisingly long as many members of our community will know only too well. It is often then followed by more time waiting for results and it can really be had to cope with the uncertainty and the feeling of being in limbo that goes with it. 

    Luckily there are good strategies and ways to manage this difficult time of waiting for tests and results and we have helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news.  

    I hope these will help you a little and that you will also hear from others here who have been through something similar. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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