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It takes just over two weeks for scan results to come through. So about a week to go. Then we will see what they will do.

I haven’t put anything in writing about the time taken between thw chemo and next treatments. I think it’s more a case of chasing for updates, rather than complaining as such.

When I spoke to lung consultant he said he will do everything he can to expediate the operation date. But it’s my oncologist who is in charge of the overall treatment plan.

I need to give them a week to get scan results before I do anything.

Hopefully by then they will have contacted me.

It’s frustrating but I am being patient.

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Hi @Alley_Cat,

I have chased up my oncologist just now, writing a detailed email highlighting my concerns. I believe they are waiting for scan reports.

Hopefully, they have everything in hand. I believe the lung surgeon is provisionally booking me in for lung resection, pending scan results.

Will keep you guys updated!

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The scans were done 3 weeks ago for MRI and PET scan 2 weeks ago on friday. They say full reports take 2 weeks.

Hopefully they can expedite things quickly now.

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For me MRI took 1-2 weeks to get back. I remember they said they cooperated with Barcelona to speed things up.

In Sweden we have the possibility to go online and look ourselves at test results if we approve it meaning before doctors have time to get back. Can be risky if you don’t know what it says but that’s what I did every time because waiting killed me.

Same in the UK?

All the best to you and your daughter. I have two daughters, and I shudder to think of what you’re going through. Much love to you both.

Being gently but firmly persistent is hopefully the key

best wishes

Ian

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The lung surgeon is on the case. He has written to my oncologist asking for the scans and copied me a letter which I received today.

I am on the case with it and have been contacting oncology every 2 weeks and have raised my concerns over and over again.

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Keep at them Dan and stay as positive as you can :muscle:

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Thanks for your continued support to you all. This is an extreme battle I am facing. I feel that I am now having to fight for treatment. This wasn’t the case earlier on with my treatment. The NHS seemed to be pushing things through. Now it feels that they are taking longer than they should. My email today and phone call message will hopefully move things on.

I am on the case and will ramp up as necessary. I am not accepting the wait now.

Thanks again!

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I have been on the case and lung resection operation is booked for 3rd October.

I pushed and pushed and pushed this week.

6 weeks after lung operation, 2nd operation is being planned for liver resection.

The results of the scans are no additional lesions and the ops are to have the two remaining lesions removed.

Hopefully that will be the end of it and I will be cancer free.

See what happens but this is my best shot.

Thanks again for all your support and I am sending you all my love. :heart_eyes:

Dan
Xxxx

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Best wishes to you. :+1:t2:
Dauntless Dan. :wink:

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Thanks Skeptikal. You guys inspire me! :muscle:

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Excellent news Dan

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Wow…….go Dan go.

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Cancer’s a real bastard, mate – but you’re a fighter. Here’s to you giving it a good kicking (which is what I’m trying to do with mine).

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Yes well done Dan. There are also a lot of us saying little but supporting you just the same.

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:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: good on ya @Dan_M .

Thank you for keeping us in the loop.

Keep kicking ass mate!

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Feel free to talk about on here if you would like to!

We are all supportive on here :muscle:

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Feels like time for some Russian Techno Dan :heart:

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Amazing, I’m so pleased for you Dan. From all you’ve posted you’re very fit, probably due to work, and that will be in your favour for quicker recovery from the surgery - as much as these things sound daunting they’ll be well planned and done by experts who do such things every week if not most days.

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