Stomach pain

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Hi I’m waiting on biopsy results from my boob. Apparently I have chalky stuff!?

since then I have been to the doctors about the terrible pain in my stomach. She referred me for an urgent scan and blood tests and a poo test. I can’t do the poo test as I haven’t been for 7 days! I don’t know why. The doctor said the checks are for cancer.

Im confused as to what is going on. can you help?

  • Hi PJWoodey

    Thank you for contacting Macmillan. My name is Helen, I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurses on the Macmillan Support Line.

    Welcome to the online community. You certainly have a lot going on at the moment.

    You have explained there have been calcifications found on a breast scan, and the biopsy will be to check these are not a concern.

    Added to this, you have had abdominal pain which your GP has asked you to do a home poo test to check for any signs of blood, and in addition, she has referred you to the hospital for bloods and a scan.

    Abdominal pain can have many causes, cancer is only one of them. Of course, this is the most alarming, but your GP is keeping you safe by referring you for further tests.

    We don’t have access to your notes, so it would be difficult to say why you have the abdominal pain, but you mentioned being constipated, and that can certainly cause pain, as well as bloating and nausea.

    Stress and anxiety can impact our bowels, and I imagine that your breast health has been causing you concern.

    While you are waiting for your biopsy results, and the bloods and bowel scan, try to prioritise your diet, rest and exercise. This will support your emotional health while you wait for results and might help ease the constipation to allow you to do the poo test.

    If you have found your appetite has reduced recently, try eating small nutritious foods little and often – and drink plenty of water. Get a little exercise each day if that is possible and try to get a good night’s sleep.

    You might find it helpful to speak to your GP about a laxative to ease the constipation, if the above measures have not helped.

    In addition, you are very welcome to call us on the number below to talk through your concerns.

    I hope this has been helpful.

    With best wishes, Helen

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

     

    You can 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

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