I had a routine ultrasound in January which identified a small “spot” on my kidney which requires a CT scan. There are concerns that it could be something. He said malignant tumor, but also said could be benign.

After a discussion with my consultant he said I was on the urgent pathway. I received an appointment for a CT scan which was 3 weeks away, but that was fine. I was just about coping with the wait. 

The day before the CT scan it was cancelled. I am gutted. Im so anxious, not sleeping and have lost a good stone in weight through the stress.

I was told on the phone “we know you are on the urgent pathway, and you must be anxious but the next appointment is 4 weeks time, there is nothing else we can do”. That means it’s going to be at least 8 weeks! Is that normal for an urgent pathway?

I’m trying to get a private scan sorted, as the anxiety is just too much. I love and work for the NHS but I’m really upset with it all. In my eyes I’ve been left to wait with this “spot” growing inside of me! 

Im so sorry to sound like a moaning myrtle, and I know there are those going through very similar, but anyone else feel so lonely during this waiting period?? It’s agonising!