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No diagnosis but possible tumour

SaoirseH
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Hi all,

 

I am thirty years old. I was here last year posting about breast pain, etc. I got an ultrasound around October 2019 that was clear (great news)! But since then my shoulder pain and breast pain has increased significantly. I then got diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. I asked the hospital for a scan on my shoulder in September 2019 and it was refused. I was told peptic ulcer was cause of pain. In Dec 2019, a follow up of peptic ulcer revealed it was gone but, of course, pain remained and increased again. It is 100% constant with no relief. I have tried physio for 8 sessions and 5 chiro visits. No help. I am on strong painkillers that are also no help. I got a spine and neck MRI that came back clear. The GP who send me for those scans berated me for asking for a shoulder scan, said that I was being difficult and I walked out of her office crying. I moved to a new GP who is much nicer. I presented to A&E recently and blood test said elevated levels of d-dimer so they did pulmonary function test which was clear and I've had two clear chest x-rays over the last few months.

I had my period when I got the blood test, not sure if that matters or even what elevated d-dimer really means. 

I was discharged from A&E and my new GP referred me for a scan on my shoulder.

I am in a LOT of pain. I have no quality of life anymore and I barely sleep for 4 hours a night. I am worried that I have a tumour as I read that d-dimer could mean that. The scan is today and I will get the results on Friday I think. I am beyond stressed. I have withdrawn even from my relationship, have no appetite, and am barely functioning enough to go to work.  

Full disclosure, I was smoking 5 a day up until recently. Ashamed of myself for it as I had quit for five years. I have quit again.

There are so many of you here whose words provide comfort to me and whose strength is beyond admirable. I am sorry to be posting this but I am so lonely and deeply depressed. I have given up on life and I feel like the health professionals have let me down and now I am almost physically disabled. 

  • Hello SaoirseH

    I'm sorry to hear that you're still dealing with this pain and as yet no answers have been found. It's good to hear that you've been able to find a GP that you feel is more supportive and I hope that the scan you had yesterday will shed some light on what may be causing things. 

    I'm presuming that your appointment for the results tomorrow is with your GP. Do let them know how depressed this is all making you feel as undoubtedly this will be impacting on the pain that you are experiencing. 

    I hope that things improve for you soon. 

    Best wishes,
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Jenn

    Thanks so much for your response. Had my GP appointment and my worse fears are confirmed. Suspected tumour affecting my shoulder. Everything is a blur. Have oncologist referral so will hopefully find out more soon. Feeling very low and in lots of pain. Got prescribed tramadol but isn't helping one bit still. I expected this news and have withdrawn entirely from my partner. I have already started moving my funds to their bank account but feel lonely as don't want to worry my mother and family so won't be telling them until I know more. Thanks for responding. I actually don't know if cancer is from my breast or where. Didn't ask much as I was in shock but my GP is wonderfully kind and is there for me for any questions so I'll call tomorrow I think. My mother is away and I've not let on about anything but I'm scared about telling her as she's very fragile and prone to deep depression.  
     

    just to add that I have private health insurance which thankfully has sped up the process. Feeling powerless but this forum is a god send. 

  • Offline in reply to SaoirseH

    I'm so sorry you are going through this. So they haven't said if the tumor is a primary or secondary? I'm waiting for a scan to confirm my worst fears that I have lung cancer. I had a clear x ray recently but I know they miss a lot and I'm very sick now going downhill fast. I had a d-dimer test too but it was normal..again I don't believe that means I'm ok. 

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