Worried about my cancer

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I am very worried as I am still waiting for my last scan results over a month ago now, I understand that the coronavirus has taken all the NHS resources, but I am still waiting to see what can be done about the cancer in my right kidney, I had my left kidney removed on December the 30th they also removed my spleen as it was stuck to the kidney, I have tried phoning and left messages but, no one has got back to me yet is anybody else in this situation Sandra 55

  • Have u anybody u can email if you're having no luck on the phone?

    I email my oncologist's secretary if I need an answer to things. She's extremely helpful.

    Fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Once we know what we're facing, we find the strength to deal with it.
  • Hi Buttercup,

    Thank you for getting in touch, I did phone my oncologist secretary she did say she would ask for me but, that was over a week ago, I did see my oncologist back in January after my operation, the trouble with my case is there are three hospitals involved, this is why I am so worried as with this coronavirus all the hospitals have been put on standby, so I don’t know where I stand, they might leave me until after the virus calms down 

    Sandra 55
  • Oh blast @sandra 55 n there was me thinking I might have found a solution.

    Three hospitals involved is 3  times as much of a problem..Do you have the secretary's email address? It might  still b worth emailing, as it'll nudge her memory.

    Fingers crossed u hear soon x

    Fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Once we know what we're facing, we find the strength to deal with it.
  • You have been very helpful no I do not have an email address for her only the hospital phone number hopefully I will hear soon thank you for your reply

    Sandra 55
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Sandra 55

    Sandra you don't by any chance have specialist nurses do you? They are my go to people for any information I need.

  • Hi Jo,

     I have just received a phone call last night from one of my nurses, they have said that someone will contact me this Wednesday, I am very pleased that they have contacted me, my consultant will let me know my results from my scan, I will also find out if any can be done for me.

    Sandra 55
  • How did u get on yesterday ?

    Fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Once we know what we're facing, we find the strength to deal with it.
  • Hi Buttercup01,

    yes, I am very happy yesterday afternoon the hospital phoned me, they want me to come in next Thursday to see my consultant Mr Hicks to discuss my case as they had a disciplinary meeting on the Wednesday morning, I am so glad that they contacted me, so fingers crossed they can do something for me, thank you for asking.

    Sandra 55
  • Hi folks,

    just received my letter from the NHS about me being one of the vulnerable, in it is that I should not go out for 12 weeks, it also is saying that I should not go to hospital, I should phone them and ask for a phone call, it evens says that if I need a doctors appointment I can have a home visit or phone call, this is very confusing as I am not sure now if I should attend hospital next week, surely the hospital should know that I am alright to attend as they know all my history.

    Sandra 55
  • Don't you believe it !

    Have you a cancer nurse specialist  u can check this out with?

    Fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Once we know what we're facing, we find the strength to deal with it.