My GGT Levels are 553, had C/T Scan but still nothing from Gastroenterologist’s I am Really Worried

[sparkle_1]

I am new to this site April 2021, my ggt level was 550 & in June it was 553!. I am Female aged nearly 52.

Ive had the C/T Scan but still waiting my Urgent Referral that has been E-mailed by GP be 3 Times Now.

My GP was Really Worried about these Levels any idea how I can Chase Up this Urgent Referral Myself. Should I be worried

I have No appetite & I'm losing weight Now

Thank You for any Advice

[bantam12]

Call one of the Gastro secretaries to find out whats happening.

[Hidden]

Hello and welcome to this friendly forum.

It is good to hear your GP is pro active and trying to expedite the appointment. I would encourage you to continue to liaise with your GP , be sure to mention your lack of appetite and weight loss, to speed up the referral to hepaology ( liver specialists)

You could perhaps contact PALS ( Patient Advice and Liaison Service ) to see if they can prompt the appointment .

nhs.uk/nhs-services/hospita...

You can also call our nurse led helpline on 0800 652 7330 Mon - Fri 10am -3pm if you wish to discuss further

Take care,

Trust9

[sparkle_1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank You so much, only found this group last night.I certainly will be on this from Monday

Sparke_1

[Elenaevent]

Do you have gallstones? My CT scan in the past didn't say stones but I knew I had a big one which eventually made my liver enzymes rise... I had my gallbladder removed.

[sparkle_1 in reply to Elenaevent]

I had 2 big Stones in my Gall Bladder which was removed.My GP is ?? a stone may be in a Bile Duct. GP chasing up Appt yesterday and will again on Friday when hes back in

Unfortunately this is what’s happening at Hospitals now with the back log

[Elenaevent in reply to sparkle_1]

After my surgery in March 2021, I had pain on the right side and my surgeon also sent me first to MRI, then in June to CT scan to check for obstruction. All cleared. Nothing found. My pain is getting better so I will be doing next blood test in 2 months... will see If ggt drops. I was dealing with surgeon directly. And he reacted immediately to all my pain. May be you can do that too?

[sparkle_1]

I have not seen Anybody Yet, its been 5 Weeks since I had my C/T Scan which showed the Bile Duct was swollen.GP said 2 weeks is for suspected Cancer but its know been 5 Weeks! & this timings is Unacceptable

He called to Gastro Secretary yesterday & when he is back in on Friday he will call them again then he will call me.

At moment I am recovering from Surgery as I have highest grade of pre cancer & the next stage is Invasive Cancer.

Due to see my Oncologist a week on Monday.