Awaiting MRI, CT scan report for my mum.

My mum had a colonoscopy on Monday which diagnosed rectal cancer. Biopsy taken, mri and ct scan done earlier but still awaiting consultant follow up to know what we are dealing with and this wait is killing. Her symptoms still persist visiting toileting often but not emptying properly, passing gas and still having bloods in stool and gas and this makes me worry is it getting worse. Can the follow up just be faster. Has anyone been in this situation.

  • Hello Adehy

    I'm sorry to hear that Mum has been given this diagnosis. We know that waiting for test results can be an extremely anxious time and it's natural to want answers as quickly as possible. 
    Unfortunately things do take time to be processed and reported on. What it does mean though is that Mum's Dr should have a complete overview of what is going on for her and be able to answer the questions you have when the results come back. 

    I hope that you don't have to wait too long for her appointment. 
    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Hi so sorry about your mum its been 9 weeks for me for my mri results since finding a lump on my liver finally been reported thursday and awaiting my letter with results. May I ask how long have to waited for your results to still come back