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How to deal with the anxiety of waiting?

unluckyduck13
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Hi.. I’m a 29 year old female and I was having symptoms of bleeding from my bowel when going to the toilet. I‘be previously had a colonoscopy 3 years ago when similar symptoms presented and I was riddled with thankfully benign polyps.

On Friday I had a sigmoidoscopy for my current and they found what they called a “submucosal lesion” in my bowel alongside a fair amount of inflammation. The doctor ordered an urgent CT scan which I had yesterday and now I just need to wait for the results of the scan and biopsies, however I am so anxious. It’s getting to the point where it’s affecting my sleep. Any tips on how to deal with the anxiety that comes with waiting for results? 
Thank you x

  • I'm sorry to hear about the lesion that was found on your bowel unluckyduck13, and for the anxious wait you now have for your CT results.

    I hope this guide we have on how to cope with waiting for news and these tips the NHS have on managing anxiety will help to calm your mind but hopefully some of our members will stop by soon to share their thoughts and advice.

    If it would help to talk things through with someone, then our cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to support you.

    We're hope you're able to sleep better soon unluckyduck13 and that your results bring good news when they come through.

    Kind regrads,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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