Extremely anxious - convinced I have pancreatic cancer

I am 65 year old female non drinker non smoker I am a stone overweight been taking Buscapan Omerprozol and Gaviscon for 9 months now as I have Been having upper tummy pain for 9 months now Had ultra sound scan in March all ok liver ok pancreas showed High ecogenicity it said due to normal aging process. Had CT with contrast in June all major organs ok. Small cyst on left kidney no action needed. No sign of anything sinister. Had full blood count in sept all good fit test 4 CA125 7 but LFT was abnormal raised Serum alkaline 146 Serum ALT 31 Gamma 78 | am in a state thinking all kinds of things are going on convinced that I have Pancreatic Cancer and it has spread to my liver and I am going to die. my doctor has said just re take the test in 6 weeks which is booked for 19th Nov every ache and pain is now alarming me more. 

  • Welcome to the forum itsme1234 although I'm sorry for the worry and stress your blood test results are causing.

    I hope it helps to know that a lot of our members will know what you're going through, so you are not alone itsme1234, and I'm sure it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer their support and advice. 

    If you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to support you and put your mind at ease whilst you wait.

    I know that next 6 weeks are going to be tough but we are here for you itsme1234 and sending all our support your way.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator