Considering cancelling my CT scan

[Belle82]

I have had two babies and (TMI!) I have now got haemorrhoids 😞
I was diagnosed with a fissure years ago, so when i bleed i always put it down to that.

I saw a doctor and she sent me a referral for a colonoscopy but the nurse (at the hospital) also booked me in for a CT scan (couldn't tell me why).

I have had to move the colonoscopy a few weeks back because i'm breastfeeding and i can't for 24 hours and he's not in a position to stop for that long yet.
The CT scan is next week and although i'm debating whether to go.

They want to do a scan from neck down to pelvic bone which is the biggest CT scan they do, again, no one can explain why.

I know it would be good to know sooner rather than later if there is anything nasty but i would prefer not to raise my chances of cancer for such a large CT scan for no reason.

if i go can i request they only scan the pelvic region and not the chest or abdomen?

WWYD
You are being unreasonable - still go to the appointment
You're not being unreasonable - cancel and wait for colonoscopy results first

Hi @Belle82 just wondering whether you had the CT scan in the end? I had a scan similar but am now worried about the radiation received

You don’t have to stop feeding for 24 hours after a colonoscopy - see Wendy Jones’ info on The Breastfeeding Network. You could also do it without sedation if you want.

Yeah I did have it.
To be honest it’s always there, the slight concern about the radiation but I try not to dwell on it.

look up natural radiation from every day, it’s gives you an idea as to how much the CT scan is equal to.

i hope you’re ok & good the all clear x

I've got a CT scan booked in for Saturday morning and I can't wait! I'm being treated for breast cancer, I've had surgery and radiotherapy, couldn't complete chemo (just had one cycle) as it made me seriously ill. So I really want to be reassured that there is nothing left and no more nasties waiting for me. Conversely there is anything nasty I would rather know about it.

I would definitely go for it!

@Belle82 thanks for coming back. I hope you’re ok. Do you mind me asking how old you were when you received the scan?

All ok and got the all clear but just have the concern about the radiation too as I’m young x

It was only a couple of years ago. So probably 39/40.