Scary Wait

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Always been fit and healthy - walked at least 4 miles every day. Started to feel a bit breathless a couple of months ago but only when walking and not always. Decided to get checked out and Doctors very upbeat - I have hardly ever had cause to visit! Bloods showed low folic acid and was put on statins.  Had a chest X Ray in November and was told the results would be back in 2 weeks.  Was contacted fairly quickly to say an abnormal mass had been found which may be a bad infection so put on antibiotics and emergency CT Scan arranged.  I was still convinced it was a bad infection as the antibiotics appeared to clear my chest to some extent however I was now getting breathless round the house.  Christmas brought chest pains and more worry as these always came out of GP hours - typical.  CT Scan results came back just in time to wish me a happy New Year !  Fast tracked to hospital with suspected lung cancer.  Now waiting for Bronchoscopy and Pet Scan early next week.  Apparently quite a big shadow I the left lung and more worryingly a small shadow on the right which may be connected.

  • Hi Anns

    The waiting is the worst part. Now you're "in the system" scans and tests seem to happen fast but the waiting for results still drags. I found lots of tests were done and a lot of behind the scenes discussions, MDTs before you are given a diagnosis and plan. It might be something or nothing in your case, hopefully the latter. I decided to trust my Doctors and went with what they suggested and I am almost a year since my lobectomy and doing well. Don't read Google, outdated, and there are so many treatments on offer nowadays should it be worst case. Fingers crossed for you, good luck and hope you get answers soon x

  • Please let us know what happens x