13mm liver lesion

A 13mm lesion on my liver showed up as an incidental finding on a ct scan. I then had an MRI scan on it and it was discussed at the MDT meeting. Although they believe it to be benign, they have arranged for me to have the alphafetoprotein blood test (liver cancer) and another MRI in 6 months time. 

why would these additional tests be done if they believed it to be benign???? I’m petrified that they are not telling me something. For reference i am 40 years old, female and the most anxious person on earth

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  • Hi emrae

    Be assured you are getting best practice health care. Even if the team looking after you have concluded that the lesion is benign these tests are done to make absolutely sure that their diagnosis is correct. The follow up scan in 6months is routine procedure even when the blood test shows no cancer. Hope that your anxiety levels drop, and you can continue enjoying your life.

    Ed

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  • Hi emrae

    Be assured you are getting best practice health care. Even if the team looking after you have concluded that the lesion is benign these tests are done to make absolutely sure that their diagnosis is correct. The follow up scan in 6months is routine procedure even when the blood test shows no cancer. Hope that your anxiety levels drop, and you can continue enjoying your life.

    Ed

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