Hi lady's

[poeticlady]

As some of you know I have been having tests since April, so far I have had ca125, ultra sound scan, ct scan and now they are sending messages for an mri scan next week. Any clues please .

[Alikay]

Hi Poeticlady

I don't know you whole story as I'm fairly new to this (only joined about a week ago), but from your post I assume you are having problems which are being investigated. Consultants are notorious for getting all the investigations before committing themselves, but it sounds as if things are being done as swiftly as possible for you. The waiting about is still horrendous though, but try not to dwell on it too much, if that's possible. Better to get all the answers at the beginning than only know some things and still be left worrying about the unknown.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you and hope that your wait won't be too drawn out.

Take care

Ali xx

[poeticlady in reply to Alikay]

Thank you. Yes the waiting is horrendous,after my ultra sound was told there was a mass so was sent for ct scan 3rd May them got a phone call from oncologist department saying they want me to have an MRI scan Wednesday.head is all over the plan now .

[poeticlady in reply to poeticlady]

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[Alikay in reply to poeticlady]

I'm sure your mind is in a whirl at the moment. If its any help, I found that knowing the outcome of the tests was easier to deal with than the uncertainty of the unknown. Once there is a plan in place for whatever treatment is deemed most suitable for you, hopefully you will start to get a handle on things.

Hang on in there. You're not on your own.

Ali xx

[poeticlady]

yes I feel exactly like that, its the unknown,once I know where im heading I can get a grip on it all, thank you x

[Samjane]

I was exactly the same, plus not having used these machines before I found really daunting. But once I knew what we were dealing with,having met my lovely, and handsome, oncologist, a plan was put into place.

That made me feel more reAdy to commence the battle! It's hard but this site has been amazing, picked me up when I was down and they have all been there themselves so advice is great too.

Take care, were all with you

Sam x

[poeticlady in reply to Samjane]

Thanks Sam.I met with my oncologist 2weeks after blood results and he informed me that I was going to have an ultrasound scan more or less straight away which was 4 days.then I got a phone call for a ct scan.so was hoping to get the results but the phone call yesterday said I have to have an MRI scan this Wed so in limbo again.plus side I know that they are dealing with me quickly and I am truly grateful .after the shock I said to my hubby best thing to do was ask you lovely ladies. So thank you.head brighter this morning.x

[poeticlady]

Sorry after my ultrasound scan,saw oncologist who had booked me for ct scan for the following Sunday only said that they had seen a mass. Xx so I thought that would let them know ,so was shocked about going for the MRI scan next week.fingers crossed after this they can put me in the picture. X

[Seren1942]

Waiting is the worst thing once you get your results the experts will support you on whatever the outcome. I presume you are young and strong and will cope, strength comes from somewhere Gillx

[poeticlady in reply to Seren1942]

thanks ,well I'm a young 54 years old,,do have medical issues besides this, (breathing and diabetic ) but have been reassured by my lung specialist, all will be well,if operation is required. x

[charlie12]

Hi there

So very sorry that you are going through this.

I was admitted to hospital via A and E when I first became ill and had a diagnosis within 36 hours. The only snag was that it was wrong and I made decisions on the basis of that incorrect diagnosis that could have led to me not being around now. !

I am not saying this to scare you , but these things do take time.

The doctors need as full a picture as possible about what is happening before they operate. This is so that they can plan who does it , who long you will need in hospital , what aftercare if any. This is in your best interests and may mean that you will not be subjected to unnecessary surgery if you don't need it. The higher up the scale of ultrasound , CT , MRI you go the more information they will have and the better for you.

Please try to keep busy between now and then with lots of treats if you can. I found getting out and about with other people really good....I'm sure you are doing all of this already.

Five years on I am fine and so will you be , all going well.

Love and hugs xxx

[poeticlady]

Thanks,yes I agree with you on everything you have sent,just freaked me out a bit yesterday,been out for lunch with my daughter and sister-in-law today.just get this MRI scan done Wednesday morning,and wait for your results.glad you are doing well. X

[thesilent1]

Hi, sorry you have to go through this. Don't expect results too quickly though as the consultant may need to discuss your case a t an MDT meeting (multi disciplinary team meeting). This is normal procedure where specialists get together and come up with the best treatment plan for you, if one is required. Try tyo immerse yorself in something you enjoy, knitting, crochet, art, something you can lose yourself in and don't notice the time going by. I find this works for me. Good luck. Ann x

[poeticlady]

Thanks Ann yes they said in oncologist clinic appointments are Tuesday and meetings are Thursday's.just have to keep busy and get MRI scan over with Wednesday.all the advice and your I am getting from here really helps,as you ladies understand.so thank you all x