Advice with dianosis

Hello, 

My Father in law has rceently been unwell and sent for an ultrasound that came back with a lump on his pancreas. We have been to see the consultant yesterday who stated they suspected it could be cancer but more tests needed to be done. Today he has had blood tests and a CT scan. 

This has all happened within one week (which im not faulting as it is brilliant it has happened so quick). But obviously has left me concerned that its really serious. How long are we likely to get the CT and blood results in. 

And whats the next stages are after this? I know no one can give an exact diagnosis but anyone thats experienced this is it likely to be cancer what do we expect for treatement from this?

Thank you

  • Hi Lauren_Arn,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm very sorry to read about your Father in law - I can imagine this has all been quite worrying especially with the speed of it - although as you say it's good that you're not having to wait too long for answers.

    You should expect to get results within 1-2 weeks. As for next stages, it will depend and we're not really able to advise on this. There will likely be a meeting with the consultant at which point you'll be able to ask further questions and find out more.

    I hope it's not too much longer to wait for you.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator