Hello
Two weeks ago my 62 year old husband went to A and E with stomach pains - I unkindly thought he had overeaten, but almost immediately he was thrust into a scary world of tests, including an outpatient MRI and biopsy almost one week ago. The Acute Care Consultant spoke to both of us, and indicated that she believed spouse had either Lymphoma, or Prostate cancer. Spouse was separately seen by one of the Acute Cancer care nurses, who talked about high survival rates with both these cancers.
I think that because Tony was seen via A and E, we have missed some key pieces of information. Following the biopsy last week the Doctor advised that she had " taken what she needed " from lymph nodes in his abdomen. The Ward Sister then spoke at length to Tony about his support mechanisms
We know have been told a member of the Nursing team will telephone on Tuesday to discuss the MRI results.
I already live with chronic anxiety, and am failing pretty miserably at distracting myself or being positive. I cannot believe that my husband may be told be phone, from someone he has never met, that he has cancer. We were also told to " chase" the biopsy results if we had not heard by the 30/11.
Can anyone help me understand the process here? I understand that Tonys referral is urgent, and that he is on a pathway that reflects cancer is suspected, but I need some clarity about what is happening and have no one to ask.
Sorry for this lengthy post
Any replies will be gratefully received
T