Possible cancer

Hello people, can I please ask a few questions? My mum who is 88 recently had a blood test at home by our practice nurse to check to see if her vitamin D levels had improved, a few days later the doctor called my sister who is my mums career and said I'm concerned your mum may have liver cancer and her haemoglobin levels have dropped significantly since her last test and I think she could have a bleed from her liver? Anyway the doc visited her and told her the news and took more blood, he asked her about her bowel movements and asked if there was any blood in her stools, she said no but in all fairness she would not be able to see if there was as her eyes ain't the best, he said if you were to say yes to me I'd be able to diagnose you now? The following day the hospital called her and said we are doing a telephone consultation with you next week, what do you think this means please? How do they know for sure what's wrong without a scan or camera? Her doctor said she would need a camera down her throat! Do you think it's bad news or are they maybe just telling her what they are going to do? She is on the 2 week cancer pathway, please help me if you can xxx

  • Hello Stefan71

    I'm sorry to hear about the health concerns your Mum is dealing with at the moment. It's obviously a very difficult time for you all. 

    I would imagine that the phone appointment next week would include discussions about the test results that your Mum has already had and what that information tells the Consultant. It may be that they want to do further investigations and the Consultant would want to discuss that with your Mum. 

    It's difficult for anyone to say with any certainty at the moment what news your Mum will get later this week but I'd suggest giving our team of nurses a call. I'm sure that they would be able to offer you some advice and support. If you'd like to speak to them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Keep in touch Stefan and let us know how she gets on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Thank you so much I actually called yesterday and the lady I spoke to was absolutely amazing, so kind and helpful so thank you all so much ️ ️ ️ ️