I had my CT scan today and was told I would be contacted by Consultant either today or Monday (so same day or next working day) after they have made a diagnosis.
My lump was projecting upwards like an alien when I put my hands behind my head to go through the scanner, it even feels like it's moving about ! Horrific !
I am concerned that the consultant thinks this is urgent enough to get a diagnosis and results to me so fast.
Is this a standard time frame?
Certainly it is alarming to me.
I've got someone who keeps saying waiting list are long and there are plenty of people in front of you, I thought the very fact that you are on thr Suspected Cancer Pathway means that you are prioritised, and that I won't wait months.
Why would someone say things with such authority ?
Hello Cheekkat, I got details quite quickly after I had my CT scan. I was under the impression that because they have an MDT meeting every Friday where they discuss their cancer patients they would either be able to give information on the Friday or the Monday, although it might be different where you live. Keeping my fingers crossed for you, not a very nice time in our lives.
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