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Pancreatic cancer

Davcrack2
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I got told I have cancer after a CT scan but no blood test or biopsy.  I only had the ct as I was having tummy pains all the time, couldn't pass any stools and felt bloated.  I was also always being sick.  All this has stopped since the CT and I actually feel great.  Sleeping well, eating well,  no symptoms at all (jaundice, dark wee, sickness).

Any reason for feeling great after being awful for nearly three weeks and now fit as a fiddle.  The only thing I have is a very occasional, what feels like, a muscle strain on my left side.

Thanks

  • Dear Davcrack2

    Thank you for contacting us. I am Gina, one of the information nurses on the Macmillan support line.

    I am sorry to hear that you have been told you have cancer after your CT scan. It is good to hear that most of the symptoms you were having before the scan, have now stopped.

    It is really difficult to know why your symptoms have stopped without knowing what has been causing them in the first place.

    It is important that you discuss with your treatment team at the hospital your symptoms, and the fact that whilst some of them have now stopped, you still have the pain on your left side. Your treatment team should be able to give you an indication for the cause of your symptoms, why they have now improved, and whether this will be temporarily or for a longer period of time.

    Here on the support line, we aren’t linked to the NHS and don’t have access to medical records, so we are unable to give specific advice about symptoms.

    If your symptoms get worse/restart it is important that you contact your team and make them aware of the changes.

    As your question was titled pancreatic cancer, I have included some information that might be helpful for you. I have also included some information on signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer.  

    It might be helpful to give us a call on the support line, as it gives you the opportunity to ask any questions that arise. The most important thing is that you contact your treatment team at the hospital, as they will be able to give you specific information in relation to your symptoms.

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email. 

    Ref/GMcR/AMc

    Gina Macmillan Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

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