Don’t know what to think

Hi, this is hard for me to get out so please bear with me. I used to have ibs everything I ate would set me off then since Christmas I can’t go toilet without taking laxatives. I have lost over 4 stone in a short amount of time. I struggle to eat and drink as never feel hungry or thirsty and just a sip of fluids or mouthful of food makes me bloated. I know I’m not eating or drinking a lot as I go dizzy quite often. I finally picked up courage to see my gp. Had loads of blood tests and fit test. Got referred to rapid dignose team/clinic. Got told I needed a ct scan with contrast had that on Monday got a phone call yesterday saying my results are back and I have to go in on Friday to discuss things. Can’t help but think something has showed up because if was clear surely they would have told me on phone. Also because of my symptoms I’m booked in for a camera down my throat on Monday. This test was booked in at same time of cr scan. I’m going out of my mind with worry 

  • Hello Tori38, and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I’m sorry to hear about your situation.

    It sounds like you’ve been through a lot of tests recently, and it’s perfectly normal to feel on edge before a big appointment. Sometimes services wait to give scan results in person so they can explain everything clearly.

    Many members here can tell you it’s very common for hospitals to prefer a meeting rather than a phone call for scan results and hopefully some of those who had similar experiences will be here shortly to give you some reassurance.

    In the meantime, if you’d like to talk things through and have support from someone with medical insight, our nurses are here for you. You can call them, on 08088004040, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm.

    Please know you’re not alone, and you're doing the right thing. 

    Wishing you strength for the calls and your upcoming tests,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thank you so much for your reply. Wasn’t sure if I could phone or not as have no diagnosis yet. It’s just a scary and lonely time friends and family don’t get all they say is don’t worry but you can’t help but not worry when you hear the c word. Sounds weird but I feel like I have lost consent over my body I have had that many doctors doing tests or touching and prodding me that I now sit or lie there with my eyes closed

  • Hope your news is positive.