The awful waiting game

I've been reading lots of posts over the last few days so thought I'd take the plunge and join in.

I'm 44, happily married, no kids and until 5 March all I had to contend with was anxiety and associated depression. Then I decided to mention the mild discomfort on my right side to my GP, she suspected gallstones so the next day (!!) I had an ultrasound and yes I had a 4cm gallstone but the sonographer also found two 'abnormalities' on my liver and one in my pancreas. Blood tests showed my liver was under stress but tumour markers for pancreas, liver and colon tested negative.

I've got a CT scan day after tomorrow. My follow-up appointment isn't until 8 April. That feels like a long, long time. 
Thanks for reading this and if you are also in this horrible limbo - you're not alone. Xx

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  • Hello L0nd0nlady

    I'm sorry to hear that you're currently undergoing some investigations and waiting on results. I know that many of our members here will understand just how difficult this time of uncertainty can be and it's natural to feel anxious about things. 

    You might find it helpful to have a chat with one of our team of nurses. Whilst they may not be able to answer all your questions, I'm sure they will be able to offer you some advice and information and also help you think about questions that you may want to ask at your results appointment. If you'd like to chat with them they're available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Do keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello L0nd0nlady

    I'm sorry to hear that you're currently undergoing some investigations and waiting on results. I know that many of our members here will understand just how difficult this time of uncertainty can be and it's natural to feel anxious about things. 

    You might find it helpful to have a chat with one of our team of nurses. Whilst they may not be able to answer all your questions, I'm sure they will be able to offer you some advice and information and also help you think about questions that you may want to ask at your results appointment. If you'd like to chat with them they're available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Do keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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