my dr says I may have cancer

amygaycheme

I have had debilitating pain for over a year and lots and lots of tests later my dr says it could be cancer. A tumor growing in my hip. I feel like I am walking around in a dream. Stuff like this doesn't happen to me.....I just want to go to sleep and cry.

Breezy415

So sorry to hear that!!! Hopefully your doctor can give you some answers and make a plan of action!!!

tmauck4472

I'm sorry. And you know doctors should NOT tell you that without something to back it up. And if it's taken him/her this long to decide this then you need to find a new doctor. So many doctors out there are incompentent.

proverbs31chick

I will say a prayer for you, take it it one day at a time. If you feel this Dr. is giving you the run around, get a second opinion.

Yes2HealthyAriel

Dont panic just yet. You said the doc said you "might" have cancer, not that you "do". Also if you do, stay positive. Many people have had cancer and gotten through it. I will pray for peace and healing.

neverstray

If my doctor told me I 'might' have cancer, I'd knock him out with a right cross, then id go outside and slit the tires on his car. What a f'ing @$$hole. You need a new doctor. Unless its certain, he/she should shut the hell up about that.

jlbay

I had debilitating pain for 6 months once - abdominal pain. They ran every test in the book, then they started throwing around the word "cancer." I didn't have cancer, but they never could agree on what was causing the pain. And, I saw a lot of doctors.

I'm sorry you're going through this. I really hope it isn't cancer and that you get the answers you need, soon. It sucks to be in pain and be tested for scary illnesses.

Be your own advocate - and make sure you get second opinions! Take care and good luck.

dls06

I know it's easy for me to say buy try to stay positive even if it's positive. Keep us informed. I'll keep you in my prayers. :flowerforyou:

5kidsforme

Don't panic. Just try to get to another Dr. for a 2nd opinion. It doesn't hurt to see another Dr. Try to take it one day at a time. Try not to go to a "dark place". My husband had kidney cancer and he survived (I would often sink to a very dark place imagining the worse). Try to stay positive and think of all the blessings you have. He only has one kidney but he is alive. I will say a pray for you.

rammsteinsoldier

I had a doctor tell me I had a mass on my kidney and it could be cancer. After tons of tears and tests it turned out to be nothing but a cyst. Doctors should not be telling people it "might" be cancer. When it is a sure thing, then tell me otherwise just keep your mouth shut.

Hang in there. Things will work out.

Assassins_Angel

im so sorry to hear that!! we are all here to support you through this difficult time nonetheless but everyone is right they shouldnt say it "may" be cancer without evidence to back it up! x

BeautifulKristen

Sorry to hear that. Lets hope that you will not have cancer! But if you do you can fight thru with with all the chemotherapy

kolkol

oh no I hope he is wrong!!!

embersfallen

.... will pray for ya.... like someone else said, sometimes Dr's jump the gun, and say something before they know for sure!!! Hopefully he is wrong! Hang in there, and deal with things one day at a time....

lisasch67

I had a cancer scare earlier this year... everything turned out to be false alarms. I'd tell you to be calm and not panic, but I know it's no use. Just persevere and try to distract yourself till you know for sure. Just like losing weight tell yourself you can do this and get through this... one day at a time.

yokurio

That really sucks. I hope the best for you, and if the doctor is wrong, feel free to punch him/her in the face. =-)

loki3981

Good thought coming your way for you and your family. *hug*

sandy2006

prayers and hugs! Be positive till there is something to worry about. Keep us updated.

wantstolooseweight

may* being the operative word, tell him to run some tests and come back with a decent answer and untill then I know its hard but try to stop worrying...

I had 2 years of tests for stomach pain, constapation, runs, bloating 10 years ago he reckoned "it might be bowel cancer" he was wrong I had coeliac disease simple and sorted out by a change of diet.

I'm hoping to all hopes you have a pulled muscle but stay positive and fight for a confirmation of a diagnosis!

I hate the C word and I think Dr's really need to be certain when they use it because they just frighten people and their families!

Stay strong x


Also remember they always tell you the "worst possible scenario" because their covering their own arses

babygurl48

No doctor should use the words "might have" in the same sentence unless they have run and have proof. Get another doctor and do some tests. Keep positive and God bless!

GymAnJuice

prayers being sent your way sweet pea x

scapez

I had a large ovarian cyst years ago and was told because of it's nature and makeup it "might" be ovarian cancer (despite the fact that I had no family history or any real risk factors). I went into surgery not knowing my fate. Even the incision was done in such a way to give better access to lymph glands, if necessary.

I didn't have cancer, I had a Dermoid Cyst.

I would make an appointment with a second, reputable doctor and go from there, and try to keep in mind that "might" doesn't necessarily equate to "cancer". Good luck to you.

KristysLosing

I'm so sorry! :frown: I hope that the doctor is wrong, maybe it's a benign tumor. Regardless, I hope it's easily removed and gone that quick. Stay strong! :flowerforyou:

Scribetoo

There are a lot of steps to be taken between "it may be" and what it is.. I understand the "living in a fog" kind of feeling. my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.. she's the first in our family to have any kind of cancer so the family basically went into complete shut down mode..

Thankfully, I found a TON of help and support through Livestrong.org. The support is free and they are AMAZING. I was put in contact with a fantastic oncology RN who has been able to explain things to me in plain English.. and she helps me know what questions to ask.. gives me suggestions for what to read up on.. even when the news is not so great, she explains it in a way that I can understand and deal with at my own pace. They have also been able to put me in contact with people for emotional support, financial support, even medical trials people..

I have found so far that knowledge has been my rock.. and it helped me get out of that fog of 'what the hell?! why is this even happening?' -- I hope you will reach out to them.

I will also add you to my prayers list Don't fret over what you don't know yet.. take what you know for sure and educate yourself about it as much as you can.. then take one step at a time.. Don't try to deal with it all at one time.. and definitely ask for help. If not the people I recommended -- then somebody.

Stay positive! You're stronger than you know!!
Stef

59230169

I agree with the post saying no Dr should say you might have anything that they are not positive about. Find a new Dr. My prayers are with you.

palmerig88

I hope you are okay. Shame on your doctor for saying that and not simply encouraging some testing, etc.

blonde71

I had a scare with breast cancer five years ago and it turned out to be nothing. My prayers are with you. Think positive thoughts and hang in there.

jenniejengin

I am so very sorry to hear that. I/we pray to God that he is wrong. God bless you.

Edestiny7

Try concentrating on your hip not hurting and visualize your body healing itself. We have the power to heal ourselves. I'm not saying it is the only thing to do, but do it in addition to whatever else you do. Like when you have just laid down to go to sleep and are relaxed. I'm not sure how you eat, but you may want to look into something like Eat To Live which concentrates on you getting all of your micro nutrients from a plant based diet to heal your body.

vim_n_vigor

That sounds like my mom, except I believe it was longer than a year for them to figure it out. She had a very rare cancer. She underwent treatment that lasted several months, and besides a pretty cool scar, she is completely fine now and has been clear of cancer for 3 years now. I know it is hard to do, but until they can do the tests necessary to give you some better answers, you should find a way to keep yourself busy and calm. I wish you the best of luck.

faylenechung

I have been told I might have cancer before and it turned out to be nothing. I found a new Doctor who runs the tests and then tells me what is going on and also tells me they found exactly. if it is cancer that doesn't mean you cant beat it. I know many people that have beat cancer and are doing great today.