So many worries

Hi,

I’m worried about so many issues right now. 2 of my family friends passed away last year (May and October)  from cancer. 

I have ulcerative colitis, which is a bowel condition and is the same condition that caused the friends cancer who passed in May. I take azathioprine for this condition which is an immunosuppressant and puts me at increased risk of cancers. 

I have recently been sent for CT scans of my brain because of unusual looking optic discs. I had these scans at the end of June and have been referred to a consultant for the results but the consultant is off sick and they don’t have anyone in for him yet so they have nobody to give me the results. 

I have an appointment on the 5th August to have a suspicious mole looked at. The mole has changed quite a bit in appearance, is itchy and painful so it is looking pretty certain for melanoma. 

I went to the GP regarding a lump in my right breast but they said it was fine, I can still feel the lump though and it always feels like it shouldn’t be there. 

  • Hi MSH86,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm so sorry to read about what you've been through recently - it sounds like you've had a tough year or so.

    Firstly I hope you have an appointment now to get your results, and that you don't have to wait too much longer.

    Try to note down all your medical questions/worries and make sure you raise these with each of the people you are seeing at your appointments, so that you can try to get answers and to help ease your worries.

    In terms of the lump you mentioned, perhaps keep an eye on it and you can always make another appointment with the GP - a different GP if you'd prefer - to explain that you're concerned about it.

    Try not to assume anything in particular in terms of what certain things could be; it's best to wait until you have some certainty.

    In the meantime do use this forum as a safe space to write down any worries or concerns if you would like to - it's a very supportive community of people.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator