I had a chest X-ray a few weeks ago and was told there was a shadow that would need further checking. CT scan soon afterwards. Results on Wednesday last week - I have cancer with a 4cm tumour in one lung and a small one (??) in the other, further investigation needed - a PET-CT scan, an Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and a needle biopsy. Once all that done the MDT can discuss and recommend pathway. Had a lung function test at the beginning of this week - not a clue how that stacked up. Unfortunately I had a massive brain haemorrhage in January of this year and although mostly fixed needed a stent insertion in my brain in June. Because of the meds I am on for that (anti-platelet) they cannot do the EBUS or biopsy until late September (I come off the meds at the three month point, which is two months early). This is nobody’s fault - NHS are doing what they can, but at the moment it is the not knowing…the waiting. I am sure I am not alone in this.
Hi Standrews
Im not in the same position but I know the feeling of waiting.
I found that so stressful.
My bowel cancer was picked up June 21 by a FIT my operation was August 21, I had lots of tests and contact with my team but I found that the worst.
My lung was picked up on the yearly Sep 22 scan for my bowel op eventually the cancer was removed March. I wasn’t as worried about that as I knew it was small and I’d had a lot to manage with my bowel
Gosh you are going through the mill with your brain and lung.
Take care of yourself
Ann
