So scared I have pancreatic cancer, ultrasound lady wouldn't tell me results. I'm so consumed in my thoughts and stressed

Hi, I just wondered if anyone could shed some light if they have had similar symptoms, im 37 female i don't smoke but do drink ive had what I believe to be ibs for years, mostly that I get runny poop very often and lower abdominal cramping for which ive had scans for on ovaries and cervix both clear. Recently ive been getting minor niggly pains all over my upper and mid abdomen and all of a sudden ive had what I can only describe as extreme tenderness all round both the side of my ribs, below my ribs my back both flanks and abdomen this has been going on about 5 days. I had it when i was originally referred but it eased for a while I had an abdominal ultrasound and the lady was so cold I asked if she had found something as she suddenly started concentrating on a certain area for ages in the mid abdomen, she told me she couldn't discuss results with me. I got so upset because I knew there and then shed found something and she asked why I was crying and I told her it's because I know she had found something, she replied I'm not allowed to discuss results I just take photos. But ive had 3 ultra sounds and 2 trays in the past and they've always told me there and then that it's clear. I can't eat I can't sleep I'm crying I'm a mess, I have a 12 year old I'm gutted. I'm not sure what I'm asking but I'm just so anxious it's completey consumed me i just wondered if anyone had experience anything like this or these kind of symptoms, thanks for taking the time to read.

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  • Hello Cryx

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some ongoing health problems and that you're now waiting for the results of an ultrasound. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious. 

    Who is allowed to give you information or results when you're having an ultrasound depends on the health professional who is carrying out the scan. I know from the many posts that I've read here over the years that lots of people aren't given their results at the time of the appointment and very often once the results are returned to their GP there is nothing to give the doctor an immediate cause for concern. 

    We know that for many people this period of waiting and uncertainty can be difficult. If you'd like to talk things through with one of our team of nurses I know they would be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope that you don't have to wait too long for answers Cryx. Do let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Cryx

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some ongoing health problems and that you're now waiting for the results of an ultrasound. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious. 

    Who is allowed to give you information or results when you're having an ultrasound depends on the health professional who is carrying out the scan. I know from the many posts that I've read here over the years that lots of people aren't given their results at the time of the appointment and very often once the results are returned to their GP there is nothing to give the doctor an immediate cause for concern. 

    We know that for many people this period of waiting and uncertainty can be difficult. If you'd like to talk things through with one of our team of nurses I know they would be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope that you don't have to wait too long for answers Cryx. Do let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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