2 entirely separate cancer referrals at same time!

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Have one 2 week referral ongoing - biopsy this week and now have received another for a completely unconnected body part! So waiting for an emergency appointment with ENT.

Whilst I know logically that they are likely to not be cancer - I can’t help thinking having 2 cancer pathways at the same time has got to increase the risk of one being bad outcome.

My stress/anxiety was already through the roof and now this.

Not looking for any “answers” just scared.

Oh love. I won't tell you not to worry because that's pointless! I will tell you that I've been on that pathway at least half a dozen times (and yes at one point two different areas together) and I've never had a really bad outcome. Have a hand hold

Na I don’t think so. It’s just them being cautious and quick so it’s good you're getting it all over and done with, less time to stress!

Thank you, I’ve never had a cancer referral before so one was a shock, 2 just seems unreal!

sorry to hear hear you’ve been through this so many times, but thank you for sharing the positive outcome 😊

Thank you for the hand hold it’s much appreciated x

Can I ask how you got on. I have an ent referral on Tuesday x

A few years ago I was on three in quick succession ! None turned out to be anything sinister. Hope all goes well for you op.

Snap! I have had multiple for post meno bleeding and other womb issues, breast after mammo, skin and bowel referrals, no cancer diagnosis resulting.

Remember that a good 95%+ of the referrals are fine, think of it as an abundance of caution.

Good luck.

I have just had lesions removed from rectum. Yesterday , today letter arrived as I have BCC Basil Cell Carcinoma to be removed next week , and also ENT as I have reoccurring sinus infections , so like a bus come along all at once, dont worry really , at least they are not letting things go , please dont be scared , I know what it is like xxx easy said than done.