Hi, I thought this would be a good place to air my worries and get it off my chest without worrying people close to me too much.
I’ve had bowel changes and stomach pain for over a year and finally resisted a visit to the GP last October. I was initially put down for suspected Crohns and am on the waiting list for an endoscopy and colonoscopy but I was also referred for an ultrasound in the meantime.
I had the ultrasound in March where they found cysts on my pancreas and so I was referred for an urgent MRI. I’ve today received the news that they aren’t able to say from the MRI that the cysts aren’t cancerous and so it needs referring to a group of consultants and I need a follow up appointment ASAP.
I’m now really anxious and at only 27 quite worried of the possibility of the cysts being cancerous and what might lie ahead.
Has anyone had a similar experience?
Thank you!
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your ongoing diagnosis problems.
Cancer investigations can be challenging in so many ways but talking with others who are walking the same type of journey will help you navigate this difficult time.
The Community is organised into cancer specific support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Pancreatic cancer group as this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
All the very best
