Confused

Hi. I have been having pain under my left ribs. I went for a ct scan last Sunday. 
Today a nurse has phoned me up all she has said is that I will need another scan on upper body and a blood test then mentioned my liver. She said these will come in the post within 2 to 4 weeks. She then said I will have an appointment with a consultant but did not know when that will be. She said the other scans were not that great but when I asked if she could tell me anything else she said no and not to worry. 
When I had the scan they told me they were good pictures.

I just feel totally confused 

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  • Hello L.S.B,

    Hopefully you'll get your results and follow-up appointment soon. At the moment there's no way of knowing anything until you have more information. When you are worried that you may have cancer, it can be natural to think the worst, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. The only person that can diagnose you is your doctor so do keep them informed if you have any concerns.

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia  

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  • Hello L.S.B,

    Hopefully you'll get your results and follow-up appointment soon. At the moment there's no way of knowing anything until you have more information. When you are worried that you may have cancer, it can be natural to think the worst, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. The only person that can diagnose you is your doctor so do keep them informed if you have any concerns.

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia  

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