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Question Re Endoscopy Result?
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A family member was diagnosed with bowel cancer 2 years ago.
Long story short, it was found early and successfully operated on - part of the bowel removed. After 6 months with a colostomy bag, a further op joined the bowel back up with success and things went pretty much back to normal.
2 years on and a routine endoscopy was carried out and family member told at the time he was now "all clear". 2 small polyps were taken out and he was told that they weren't offensive.
Fast forward a month from the endoscopy and a letter was received saying he had an appointment with specialist the following week and requesting that he urgently gave a blood sample in advance of the appointment.
Needless to say this has caused great concern as he thought he was in the clear and now suspects the worse - i.e somethings been found.
All they have told him is "inflammation" was found ??
They have also asked him to provide another blood test to check kidney function.
What could all this mean. Feel really bad as he was elated last month to get "all clear"???
Long story short, it was found early and successfully operated on - part of the bowel removed. After 6 months with a colostomy bag, a further op joined the bowel back up with success and things went pretty much back to normal.
2 years on and a routine endoscopy was carried out and family member told at the time he was now "all clear". 2 small polyps were taken out and he was told that they weren't offensive.
Fast forward a month from the endoscopy and a letter was received saying he had an appointment with specialist the following week and requesting that he urgently gave a blood sample in advance of the appointment.
Needless to say this has caused great concern as he thought he was in the clear and now suspects the worse - i.e somethings been found.
All they have told him is "inflammation" was found ??
They have also asked him to provide another blood test to check kidney function.
What could all this mean. Feel really bad as he was elated last month to get "all clear"???
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I am a bit confused here:
\\\All they have told him is "inflammation" was found ??\\
Was that comment made on the biopsy/endoscopy or the blood test?
My guess is that the further appt is nothing to do with his cancer or polyps and that a routine blood test has found him to be anaemic....just a guess.
anneasquith
\\ I'm not a doctor \\\
We all know that now as you have told us so often. I for one am amazed as reviewing your answers, I was sure that you had a medical qualification....
\\\All they have told him is "inflammation" was found ??\\
Was that comment made on the biopsy/endoscopy or the blood test?
My guess is that the further appt is nothing to do with his cancer or polyps and that a routine blood test has found him to be anaemic....just a guess.
anneasquith
\\ I'm not a doctor \\\
We all know that now as you have told us so often. I for one am amazed as reviewing your answers, I was sure that you had a medical qualification....
Sqad
Inflammation from the endoscopy I believe.
It does sound a bit odd the sudden talk of kidney function test, but I really am not a doctor!
I guess we will know more next week - remaining positive that its unrelated. The endoscopy team gave him a very positive review after the procedure but I assume its always pending further analysis?
Inflammation from the endoscopy I believe.
It does sound a bit odd the sudden talk of kidney function test, but I really am not a doctor!
I guess we will know more next week - remaining positive that its unrelated. The endoscopy team gave him a very positive review after the procedure but I assume its always pending further analysis?
I have been thro this
I am sure that you should wait and see
it is only a week or so
asking for a blood test beforehand is pretty common
get him to turn up for the appt and it might be useful to make up a list of questions to ask beforehand. You could ask to record the interview as well.
bear in mind that there is an elbow in the mortality curve for ca gut - it flattens to almost normal if you are clear of disease at 2 years
I admit he is at the two year line....
o and please keep us informed
I am sure that you should wait and see
it is only a week or so
asking for a blood test beforehand is pretty common
get him to turn up for the appt and it might be useful to make up a list of questions to ask beforehand. You could ask to record the interview as well.
bear in mind that there is an elbow in the mortality curve for ca gut - it flattens to almost normal if you are clear of disease at 2 years
I admit he is at the two year line....
o and please keep us informed
Hi folks,
To those who replied to this post - just like to say that all is well with family member. The appointment and requested blood test was routine and possibly wasn't clearly explained to the patient who assumed (as it was so soon after the endoscopy) - it was bad news.
The inflammation was "something and nothing" and not concerning to the consultant. He will continue to be seen periodically.
Thanks again.
To those who replied to this post - just like to say that all is well with family member. The appointment and requested blood test was routine and possibly wasn't clearly explained to the patient who assumed (as it was so soon after the endoscopy) - it was bad news.
The inflammation was "something and nothing" and not concerning to the consultant. He will continue to be seen periodically.
Thanks again.
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