Pancreatic worry

Hi all. I've been suffering from abdominal pain since before december, but it was December by the time I went to the doctor about it. I had various other symptoms at the time none of which I thought were anything. I've since then had blood tests, urine tests, absominal and scrotal ultrasound, endoscopy and all of it has come back clear. 

I'm still having pains and my doctor thinks it is ibs. I'm 32 and never had a problem with this before. I'm getting a lot of indigestion, I'm tired all the time, have a rash on my face along with itching and my stools have become less regular. I'm the same weight as I was in January and still have a good appetite. My worry is pancreatic cancer but doctors don't want to entertain it because of my age, the fact I'm not losing weight or going yellow and my bloods and ultrasound were clear.

I know pancreatic cancer is hard to diagnose, I'm back at my GP on Monday to ask for a ct scan but I know he will tell me I don't meet the NICE guidelines for referral. My Aunt died of PC a year and a half ago so I know all too well what this can do to people. I don't know where to go now, everyone tells me this is anxiety but the pain I'm having is real! 

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Chris.

    It's great that the tests you have had have come back clear but I'm sure many of our members will understand the frustration you're experiencing from not knowing what could be causing these symptoms.

    Have you mentioned to your GP that your aunt passed away from pancreatic cancer? It may be worth mentioning this when you see them on Monday if you haven't. Also, if you feel like your GP is not listening to your concerns is there another GP at your surgery you could book an appointment with to ask for a second opinion? I'm not sure what time your appointment is on Monday but our cancer nurses hotline is open from 9a.m (freephone 0808 800 4040) that day so do give them a call if you think chatting to them about this will help.

    I hope your appointment goes well on Monday Chris and we'll have our fingers crossed you're able to get your CT scan.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Chris.

    It's great that the tests you have had have come back clear but I'm sure many of our members will understand the frustration you're experiencing from not knowing what could be causing these symptoms.

    Have you mentioned to your GP that your aunt passed away from pancreatic cancer? It may be worth mentioning this when you see them on Monday if you haven't. Also, if you feel like your GP is not listening to your concerns is there another GP at your surgery you could book an appointment with to ask for a second opinion? I'm not sure what time your appointment is on Monday but our cancer nurses hotline is open from 9a.m (freephone 0808 800 4040) that day so do give them a call if you think chatting to them about this will help.

    I hope your appointment goes well on Monday Chris and we'll have our fingers crossed you're able to get your CT scan.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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