palliative bypass but jaundice returned

[simplesimon]

Initially diagnosed with PC - whipple operation failed - palliative bypass performed - biopsies gathered during op show no trace of cancer. Pancreatitis possibility - later scans show mass, reduced of its own accord. Almost a year on with routine blood tests and scans under a very good GP, have now developed jaundice. Admitted to hospital by another GP to emergency assessment unit - doctors on duty aware of history and discharge patient advising will contact for CT scan.

Have been told should receive appointment in the next 2 weeks - is it just me or does this seem a very long time for a person with jaundice to wait especially with history of treatment for pancreatic cancer? Doesn't jaundice indicate somebody is just going to become more poorly so need to find cause as a matter of urgency?

The person I speak of is very dear to me and has suffered so much over the last year. This emergence of jaundice is such a knock.

Please will someone advise me if I should start chasing for the appointment? Or is a 2 week wait ok? Won't the jaundice get worse?

[simplesimon]

Thanks pennyb. The whole experience has been complicated - horrendous. I just don't understand why it would be acceptable to let someone with jaundice wait 2 weeks for a liver scan. Ive said to my relative I don't think we should have to hang on waiting. He doesn't like to make a fuss but I feel it doesn't make sense. Surely the jaundice can only get worse. This waiting and feeling that he should be seen sooner simply makes the pressure and stress worse. Worrying about what the jaundice could mean is enough to cope with, shouldn't have to worry about an appointment date as well