Anyone with experience of blood cancers

I did write a post to the nurses but i am still anxious and wondering about other peoples expereinces. 

So about a month ago i went to the doctors about night sweats, itchy skin, skin rashes, raised CRP in janurary. fast forward to a month ago i was sent for more bloods and most things were normal except ESR was raised slightly, chest xray and hormones and thyroids were all normal. I have been referred to haematology under the two week wait and had my first appointment on monday, the doctor said that from a MRI scan i had in feburary for my small bowel the spleen didn't look massively big and sent me for bloods and arranged for a CT scan which i had yesterday which i thought was strange as it was so soon and he said it would be within around 6 weeks and then the CT tech asked me after the scan if i had a follow up appointment so now my anxiety is quite high and i could just be overreacting and over alayysing what people have said but being a nurse myself and knowing what the worse can be its sending my anxiety even further up. I think i'm just looking for reassurance ? I'm not really sure, any adivce about not panicking? 

Dr google is not helping haha, i know i should know better but i think im kidding my self that i can rationalise it all at the moment,

Thanks 

 

Sam 

  • Hi Sam, 

    It's tough waiting for tests and results but try not to overthink or read too much in to things if you can as it will only make your fears and anxiety worse. I know it's tough and everyone does it but do try and stay away from Dr.Google as well as he isn't the best doctor to consult when dealing with health concerns as quite a few of our members have found out and hopefully you'll receive some words of support and advice from them soon.

    In the meantime, hang on in there Sam. You can do this.

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator