Terrified I have polycythima Vera (rare blood cancer)

I am writing this because truthfully I don't know what else to do I'm a female early 20s I went into hospital early January with heart problems and I read on my discharge letter they were sending of for Jak 2 blood work and potentional polycythima Vera I didn't know this was cancer until today I phoned the hospital to chase my results as naturally I'm anxious she said all she could tell me was that my results been passed Onto 2 consultants but couldn't give me the results does anyone think they would wait till the 19th to inform me as that's my next appointment or would they be in contact sooner I can't sleep 

  • Hello BMarie and welcome to the forum.

    Waiting for results is always difficult, especially when cancer may be a possibility, but you're not alone as many of our members are also going through this and I'm some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    In the meantime, I hope these tips will help keep your nerves at bay until the 19th.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator