The consultant rheumatologist rang me late on Monday. He's spoken with the chest specialist, them both having resumed after a couple of day's holiday the back end of last week. We dance around whether or not I can come into Northampton to see him immediately. I suggest that he can tell me the news over the phone. I can tell he's reluctant.
The news isn't good. I have an adenocarcinoma - it's a form of lung cancer - ironically the most common form of lung cancer in non-smokers. It's an aggressive, quick growing strain - it would be wouldn't it! So the rheumatologist has referred me to an oncologist. I now await contact from the oncologist for an appointment to discuss details - prognosis and treatment plan. Ironically, more waiting...
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