Hi, I'm currently going through the Ace pathway after my Dr has referred me for the non symptom ( I think that's the term) I will be seen at St James in Leeds. I've had my phone call with the nurse, then I understand the team sits at a meeting and discusses.
My main symptoms are sudden weight loss, dropped 2.5 dresses size in 4 months. Fatigue, I have the small spots / bruise easily.
And a few more things but that's probably abit to much info.
I just wondered what really happens next, I went for bloods at the cancer ward on Friday. And I found it very hard the fact I was sat there on that ward, when I actually thought I was just going to a non Specific blood testing department.
I'm 34, with two young kids which one was with me when I attend and I just really hit hard.
Sorry if this is just abit of a rant I just feel a little lost, even though deep down I know I'm not well and this is a good thing that the drs are finally do something about it.
But yeah any knowledge of what the steps really are are next with this pathway would be so appreciated.
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Hello LJ90
Welcome to the Macmillan Cancer Chat forum. I read your post with interest and being a bit of a nerd 
thought I would do some research into the "Ace Pathway" and indeed it's a fast track cancer diagnosis system and here's a link which tells you all about it.
chromeextension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/leedscancerprogramme.org.uk/.../Final_ACE_Impact_Report.pdf
The interesting thing for me is that of over 2000 people entered into the scheme in the first year only 6.3% ended up with a cancer diagnosis.
So it's no problem you having a rant and here's hoping you walk away as one of the 93.7% and it's not cancer.
If I can do anything else for you please let me know.
Best wishes - Brian.
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Hi, thank you so much for sharing the link, super helpful 
