Posted by Excalibur_1949 on Fri 27 Nov 09, 6:16 PM to Excalibur_1949's blog.
Tags: Manchester (M)
I sit here a little bit troubled.
So far I have had the doctor's torch down my throat, had blood tests and chest x-rays, have had a camera up my nose and down my throat, have a CT scan next week, another appointment with a consultant the week after.
Considering I hate doctors and hospitals, I am doing quite well.
The Problem?
My doctor thinks I MAY have throat cancer. Personally, I hope she is wrong. most of my family die from heart failure, and I really dont want to be a trend setter.
When I spoke to the doctor I told her that if she was going to say I had six months left, I wanted the next six Decembers. she said I wasnt taking the matter seriously...
I dont know what to think or to expect.
It may all be something small and insignificant...at least I bloody well hope so..lol...but at this moment in time, I dont know what to think.
Whatever the problem is, I refuse to give in to it. I just wish someone wouild tell me something concrete.
If there was nothing wrong, why put me forward for an emergency referal? if the Consultant didnt see anything wrong when he had the camera down my throat, why the CT scans?
Why do doctors insist on keeping patients in the dark? Do they get a sadistic pleasure later on when they "reveal all" ?
Time will. I guess, answer the problems. till then, I am a little troubled..,.to say the least.
Edited Fri 27 Nov 09, 6:17 PM by Excalibur_1949
| 27 Nov 09, 6:21 PM katie_may UK, 7 yrs  |
they will take the worst case scenario and work backwards from there until they find the problem less chance of getting sued for getting it wrong and not doing enough that way
show me something different xkx | ||
| 27 Nov 09, 6:22 PM scarlettsamm UK(BL), 6 yrs  |
your doing one of the best things you can do, when your a little troubled, your shareing your worries with your friends, theres nothing worse than bottling troubles up fingers crossed for a speedy diagnosis xx and Lady Stardust sang her songs, of..... | ||
| 27 Nov 09, 6:27 PM CPeccavi 3 yrs |
Bloody Hell, Ex! I think you should continue to take it not too seriously for now but my fingers are crossed. XXX I think everyone should like everybody ..... Andy Warhol | ||
| 27 Nov 09, 7:28 PM Darkgirl UK(M), 5 yrs |
Your totally doing the right thing Hun! You've got the ball rolling now, let them do the running about and being serious ect.... and for you to talk to friends and do what YOU need to do. Huge Hugs Hun! After the light of day, darkness comes and kneels to obey!! | ||
| 27 Nov 09, 8:56 PM Thornheart UK(HX), 2 yrs |
remember your not alone ex you have lots of people to talk to if you want  and doctors make mistakes so keep up the possative attitude! | ||
| 27 Nov 09, 9:53 PM GazUK1963 UK(B), 6 yrs |
Did you directly ask them what they had found and what they suspected? If not, then maybe you should. It is good that they are doing all the tests. If they had done this with my dad, he may still be here now. They just kept fobbing him off. They eventually put the camera down, but it was too late. I hope that they don't find any cancer or anything else bad, but if they do, the earlier they find it and treat it, the better. Gary. Everyone who lives dies, but not everyone who dies has truly lived. | ||
| 27 Nov 09, 10:07 PM Saffire UK(L), 6 yrs |
That's a scary position to be in, not knowing for sure and waiting for test results,etc. But it seems the docs are being thorough and checking everything out to make sure one way or the other. They probably don't want to say too much too soon in case they are wrong, but yes, I think you should ask them all the questions you can think of. And you can always Google these things and get all the info on any ailment. So will have fingers crossed for you that it's not the worst of the options. You have to try and keep positive. Good luck! Tomorrow - the best labour-saving device of today! | ||
| 28 Nov 09, 3:03 PM sub121 UK, 5 yrs |
I am sorry to hear of this. I know how painful it can be waiting for Doctors to give answers. This was due to a close relative not myself. I wish you all the best and if you need anything just memo. | ||
| 2 Dec 09, 4:59 PM Excalibur_1949 6 yrs |
Thanks for the advice..lol,,,I did google the symptoms...and it said I may have throat cancer...ah well...we shall see | ||
| 4 Dec 09, 12:21 PM junolucina UK(SK), 3 yrs |
Sometimes the internet has it's downfalls and this is one of them ... too much (often conflicting) information available. Better to do what you are doing and seeking personalised medical help which takes into account the whole picture, not just the symptoms, otherwise you will just baffle yourself with science and worry yourself rigid. Our thoughts are with you for a positive outcome and if you ever want a natter . . . |
