CT scan

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Can anyone explain to me why it takes sooooo long to get the results of a CT scan? online says a week to ten days. it is now three weeks since and no word. i am shattered waiting for the results.

  • Hi cowgirl,

    My name is Keith and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists

    Welcome to the online community we hope you will find the support and information helpful.

    Having any investigation can be very worrying and the waiting for the results can be difficult.

    CT scans usually take between 1 and 2 weeks to get your results. However, it can take up to 4 weeks depending on how urgent the scan is and what trust you are in.

    It may be worthwhile contacting the hospital/consultant for an update and ask when it is likely for you to get your results.

    If you are finding any difficulty in getting an update it may be worthwhile contacting Patient Advice and Liaison Service to assist you in getting further information .

     

     If you think it may be helpful why not give our support line a call and have a chat with one of our nurses to discuss this in a little more detail if required.

    The Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial, and emotional support. You can call us free from landlines and from most mobile phone networks on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm.

     

    take care.

    Keith, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

    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.

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