Urgent Haematology appt on Monday

Hi all, my head is all over the place at the moment. I have had ab abnormal blood result ( red cells are an odd shape) and mild anaemia. I have a little medical knowledge which is good and bad. Of course I have researched and the type of odd cells I have would indicate MDS avery rare form of cancer. I am only 50 and this usually affects much older people but there are young ones out there like me. I am very sacred as the future doesnt look good. I know I am jumping ahead but to be phined with the appt this morning does not bode well I fear.

  • Hello Winter21, 

    I just wanted to welcome you to our forum. It is normal for your head to be all over the place at the moment as you are waiting to find out more about your blood results. I can imagine this weekend is proving really stressful as you are awaiting your appointment on Monday.  

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you for Monday and I hope that everything turns out fine. Keep us updated if you get a chance!

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator