Hello
I am new here although I already belong to the bladder cancer forum (diagnosed June 21).
I just wanted to offload ....
My bc was only found as a result of scans to investigate what is a now 9 mth history of pain in my right-side (inside my ribcage) and more persistently, in my mid/upper back. I also have had intermittent periods of mild indigestion and longer periods of loose bowel movements and weight loss but followed by periods when this has stabilised and weight has been regained. Most recently I have very yellow stools and I am very tired. The first Consultant I saw was very dismissive. I then waited 4 mths to see another just last week who has ordered mrcp although not on 2 week pathway and blood tests including for Ca19-9 level. The last few days I have felt exhausted and my back pain is almost constant.
I am trying to prepare myself for a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer which with so much else already ruled out seems a distinct possibility but really struggling with the prospect of a 2nd cancer diagnosis in the space of just a few months - and not a good one I know.
I am 54 and prior to o set of symptoms at Christmas was very fit and healthy.
Blue
