Really worried…

[LoveAndLight111]

I went to the GP Friday for a lump that’s been on my foot for 2/3 years and I’m being referred on the 2ww pathway for a biopsy to check for skin cancer. I expected that so it wasn’t a huge shock.
But I mentioned weight loss I’ve had over the past couple of years (told her it was 3.5 stone but realised after it was actually nearly 4 stone in just over 2 years) and this weight loss wasn’t intentional so she seemed very concerned with that and after a discussion about my lifestyle such as eating a lot of takeaways and unhealthy in general, she said I should have put on weight so that hit home that maybe the weight loss hasn’t been a good thing. Anyway I’m now having additional tests to rule out lung, bowel and ovarian cancer.
The GP said she was more concerned about those than my foot..
I’ve been spiralling all weekend with my emotions, so worried and realise how naive I’ve been about changes in my health. As I’m overweight, I was just happy to have lost weight, didn’t overly question why it was happening.
Has anyone been through anything similar and received a good outcome?
I’m 39 and a single parent to a 3 year old, so obviously my fears are huge because of this…
I know I just need to wait until the tests are done and see what happens but I feel like I’m catastrophizing and I don’t have any family support or emotional support in general so I can’t talk my feelings out to help me calm down…

I think your GP is being super efficient although perhaps worrying you more than they should have. That amount of weight loss might be expected between 2 and 3 months to be worrying. I'm on my fourth bout of cancer and never lost weight at any time so its really not something you can go by. At least you're getting thoroughly checked it which is never a bad thing. I do hope all will be well.

Please try to put a pin in your worries. I know it's easily said but it's great she's being thorough.

You had a baby only 3 years ago and have lost the weight in the last two years when he's becoming far more mobile so this may be related even if you're not eating the best at the minute.

I'd say don't Google. It's easy to make any symptom fit cancer, especially with such a wide range of possible sites that she's checking for.

Thank you. I am grateful that she is being thorough and hopefully will all be fine. Sorry to hear you’ve been going through it, hope you’re ok x

Oh I’ve driven myself mad with googling all weekend which I know was a huge mistake because it’s sent me on a downward spiral. Going to try not do that anymore…
And that’s a good point about me being more mobile.. thank you

That does sound like a worrying visit to the gp but def my first thought about the weight loss was running around after your wee one. Possibly you’ve been eating less than you think too, despite it being unhealthy food sometimes. I am a fit person who does cardio etc but spending an afternoon with my niece or nephew I end up exhausted! It’s really good that you’re getting all these tests though, and bloomin great that your gp is so thorough. I hope the results of the tests come as quickly as possible.

Thank you. It’s definitely reassuring to hear it could just be from looking after a small child, really didn’t cross my mind before…

The first thing that occurred to me was looking after a young child keeps you active and could definitely explain the weight loss.

Thank you. I wish I posted on Friday! Getting this perspective probably would’ve helped save me from a weekend full of crying…

Awwwwww poor you 😞
I was recently put on the 2-week cancer exclusion pathway and I was really worried.

In the end I decided I’d stop worrying until there was something to worry about (I.e a positive test result). Easier said than done, I know, but the anxiety waiting for tests and results can be crippling.

Fortunately, I was given the results during my appointment for the investigation - but it makes you realise that your whole life can turn in that one moment.

Good luck. Chances are that everything is fine xx

Thank you for your kind words. I need to take on that advice and worry when I actually have something to worry about. Definitely easier said than done but feeling a lot more calm about it now… And you’re so right, it does open your eyes to how quickly things could change in the worst case scenario. I won’t ever take my health for granted again xx