Hi new here. Just completed all tests

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Hi, 

I had biopsies and full examination of anal canal on 2nd august do to Recto Vaginal Septum Mass that has ulcerated through anal wall. I had all this done under GA in theatre. My consultant came to see me next day and said he’s thinking it’s an early cancer. I bled bad and required clotting medication due to hypercoagulation Disorder. 
He said I required urgent MRI Rectal examination and CT Chest and Abdomen, these were done Saturday 14th, I have had a colonoscopy done today under sedation to look at the rest of my bowel, which looked normal- thank the Lord! 
My consultant didn’t carry out the colonoscopy but his colleague did, another consultant which was really lovely. He asked me if I knew why I was there, also had anyone discussed the full results and findings of my biopsies, I said no as I wasn’t aware they were back. He double checked that I had the MRI and CT booked or had them, told him I had them. He then said well I will let your consultant discuss all the findings with you and he will be in touch. I’m scared now as to is it early? Have they found anything else? 
my consultant has been amazing and rang me himself a few times to speak with me regarding tests and to see how I felt after discharge from surgery. 
oh I forgot to mention my consultant did say to me after my operation, because of where the tumour is growing it would need removing at Sheffield and not my local hospital. 

  • Hi 

    Welcome to the forum ! You have been through a lot there and how utterly frustrating not to get the results ! I would be inclined to send a wee cheeky ( in a nice way) email saying you were aware the results were back and how do you access them !

    I certainly don’t read anything into the fact he / she did not divulge the results as they do t like to step on each other’s professional toes and it’s normally the requesting consultant or their specialist nurse who give out results . Although others are happy to . My mum’s Gp would give her them but only once she was well experienced in the process !

    It certainly does not mean on its own that it has spread . But hard to not to read into these things when emotions are heightened. It happens here a lot !

    Take care,

    court 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to court

    Hi court, 

    I might just give my consultants secretary tomorrow and explain what I was told, she has normally emailed my consultant and he gets back to me. Fingers crossed. Thanks for your reply 

    April 

  • All the very best . That’s a good plan and he may have time to give you a phone ! 
    take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000