Awaiting Diagnosis

This must be such an anxious time for you both . The scan can give a better indication of what is going on in the lung when a decision can then be made whether to biopsy or not . Specific markers in a blood test can indicate cancer but not always x

Thanks for taking the time to reply.  My husband is an electrician and came in to contact with asbestos while trying to provide for his family.  I am so worried and angry at the same time.  The waiting is so hard, but at the same time I'm in no hurry to hear bad news.  I'm trying to stay positive,  but worry about the future.

I completely understand . I was diagnosed with mesothelioma last July (I’m 61) my dad also had it, t I’m not sure how I contract it but possibily fibres from his clothes . On the positive there are more treatment options these days. It was a terrible shock but once that past I have tried to focus on living the best life I can. I have three children in their 20’s who  do not let me dwell on things !!! I’m still working , socialising and deal with things as they pop up.

You will be in my thoughts on the 17th xx

Hi Pdav

I’m so sorry you find yourself here in the group no one wants to be part of but you’ve come to the right place.

Everyone here is going through the same or similar as you and we’re here to support everyone that needs it while getting the support we need at the same time.

I’m sorry you have this anxious wait for your husband’s CT scan results. It’s so nerve wracking isn’t it and it seems a long wait.

I will answer your question as honestly as I can and I can say from personal experience that cancer definitely can be diagnosed from a CT scan as mine was but then I still had biopsy’s to determine the exact type of cancer, in some cases further tests to establish what gene you have but that part isn’t necessary for everyone. I had to have further tests to find a gene as my cancer was deemed inoperable and incurable at diagnoses but again everyone’s situation is different.

I had an X-ray on Christmas Eve 2024, my CT scan on 3rd January this year and was actually told by my GP on 9th January  that mine was cancer as it was so clear on the CT. I was then put on the two week wait to see a thoracic consultant then the oncologist after that.

I started treatment a month ago.

I can definitely say second guessing what’s going to happen is only going to cause more stress for you both than thinking as positive as you can until  you have all the facts. It’s certainly not easy I know.

If your husband does have cancer then it may be early, operable and curable, you won’t be sure of anything until you’ve seen your oncologist.

In the meantime we’re all here if you need us and we’re here to support you both.

Stay strong.

Sending positive vibes and big hugs  

Jools