Talking about cancer
posted by irelanduk
24 January 2022

Chest CT / called for full body

Last reply: 27 January 2022 10:31

Hi there, my Dad was sent for a chest scan and received a letter requiring him to attend a full body scan. Can we presume something was found in chests scan? No correspondence from consultant, has follow up appointment in March. It's a long wait...

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commented by Cancer Nurse
27 January 2022

27 January 2022 10:31

Hi irelanduk,

Thank you for posting to our Online Community. It can be a very difficult waiting scans and results, worries and heightened levels of anxiety can affect us greatly.

We are all nurses on the Support Line, and would like to help by responding fully to your concerns. To respond fully we will need a bit more information from you. Would you be able to contact us on our Support Line, Freephone 1800 200 700, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm? If you would prefer to send us your telephone number, we can phone you during our office hours.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Kind Regards,

Cancer Nurse

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