Hello, waiting for CT next week and afraid it’s spread everywhere. I’ve had a sore throat for three months, got hemoroids that started at the same time I found the lump in my chest, asthma and for some reason my collarbone, neck, ribs and shoulder are aching now. Seems like too many coincidences. Repeating ‘wait for the CT’ but at times it won’t help. Thought of calling the nurse but she can’t know anyway so I’ll be wasting her time. I’ve already been told it’s stage 3. Any help with my mind welcome. Thanks.
Hi waiting for results of abdo/pelvis Ct scan tomorrow. Lung team reviewing my chest Ct as suspected fibroid seen. Surgery for triple neg breast cancer deferred till 15 March, needed full picture, it’s horrible waiting, I’m 76 and worried I won’t get full treatment due to age? Poor family very worried too. Thanks for asking, how are you doing?
Oh Millsey, I don't think you need to worry about not getting full treatment due to your age. I don't think that is an issue these days. I have met many people your age who have been receiving the very best of care.
Yes the waiting is the worst part really. I shall be thinking of you tomorrow when you get your ct results.
I am doing OK. Just fed up with the pain!
Good evening Millsey,
Please don't think that you won't get full treatment. Nowadays technology, knowledge are amazing. Even the things we think they're big, so small issues for doctors. I'll be thinking about you, I hope everything will be just fine.
Best wishes..
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