Hi. Last week I was called by my GP a few hours after a chest x-ray for chest pain to be told that o have an area of tugging on my left lung. He said this would account for my chest and arm pain. I am 37, have stupidly smoked for about 18 years on and off, about 5 a day. I was told to go for bloods last Friday which I did. Yesterday I was told I needed an urgent ct today. I am going this afternoon. I am so frightened. I have no idea What tugging means bit I know I am following the suspicion of cancer pathway. Has anyone heard this term before?
My Dad died at 50 with oesophageal cancer and I am so frightened. I have constant reflux problems. I have had nightmares constantly when I can sleep. I have no appt to see anyone or find out what they are investigating or suspect. Any help would be appreciated.. I have 3 young children and a teen who has already lost 3 grandparents and uncle and her dad to cancer in the last 14 years..
