Good morning, I am new here so please bare with me if I seem to ramble on. A couple of months ago my husband suffered a head injury (banged it off of our headboard) there was a little blood, he didn't lose consciousness and just had a headache. This cleared after a couple of days, then about 4 weeks ago he started getting persistant headaches, normal pain relief wasn't helping. We were sent to see a consultant who diagnosed post concussion syndrome he then refered my husband for a CT scan. He went for the scan just over a week ago, when the results came back the consultant said the scan showed an abnormal area on the left frontal lobe (my husband hit the back of his head) they don't know what this abnormality is so we have a further MRI scan on the 27th Dec. They also sent him for a CT scan of his chest abdomen and pelvis yesterday, to rule out any other 'issues'. Other than the headaches, he has no other symptoms at present, he did mention his vision is off but there have been no fits or seizures etc. Since finding out the results from the first scan he is obviously incredibly worried, this has brought on a whole host of other things, panic being the main one, his legs feel like jelly, he can't stop his mind from racing, not sleeping. As a wife and mother of our 2 year old son , as you can imagine I too am also feeling anxious , sick, worried. I was really hoping for some advice, or some reassurance. We are all trying to be positive but that can be so hard at times. As I mentioned, he hasn't really experienced any other symptoms, but the headaches are constant esp at the moment since the results. Any advice is so so welcome right now. Thank you for taking the time to read my post x
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your husband.
These investigations can be very stressful, yes, I have lived with a rare type of lymphoma for over 20 years and have had many many scans.
But on two occasions I was sent for a CT and MRI that was for issues that did not relate to my cancer.......... both came back as ok.
I think you need to position yourself on a line that has Positiveness at one end and Dispair at the other..... try and stand in the middle as in reality - all the worry and stress in the world makes no difference to what these scan will show.
If there is an issue, you find out as much about this from the consultants and make plans to get through what ever it is....... if its all ok.....have a celebration.
This site is organised into various groups so if you find yourself on the cancer rollercoster we do have lots of support groups that are Cancer specific and also ones that are general Cancer experience groups.
You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00 This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.
We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’. section where you can post questions to our mostly Volunteer Experts but please allow 2 working days to get a reply.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
Wishing for a good result in this ((hugs))
Hi again and first a warm ((hug)) coming through the keyboard from Inverness.
Yes, this is a hard time to deal with and yes your husband will become practical as this is a 'man' way to deal with the uncertainty at this time.
I was reflecting back this morning with my wife that although I was diagnosed 20 years ago it was just over 6 years ago that we were told rather directly....... "can I strongly suggest that you get all your affairs in order as if my treatment does not work you have 2-3 years"....... well I am now 3 years in remission.
So lets look for results to be in place and a clear understanding as to what is going on soon.
Always around to listen and you may want to call our folks on our Macmillan Support Line Services on 0808 808 00 00 as talking with someone can help you unpack what is going on.
Always around to help out x
