Hi 

I am not too sure how to start this post, so I will start with my back story first. So my partner has had a persistent cough, and was referred for an Xray which showed a shaddow. Friday just gone they had a CT scan and now has been referred very quickly for an appointment with a respiratory consultant. They are a non-smoker, however, had close family die of lung cancer. Although I may be running away with my worries, I have a bad feeling and all the above with a quick referral makes me very scared it is cancer. 

I've tried to look online, but I wanted to know if anyone knew what the usual process is once he sees the consultant. Will they do more tests and refer them for treatment at a cancer unit? Is it all quite a quick process? Any advice or shared experiences would be really appreciated so I know what to expect.