Hello Joanne and thanks for contacting us.

I can tell you are concerned about this, but I am not going to be able to answer whether this wait is good or bad. We don't normally relate the time biopsy's take to come back with what is then found. It is fairly normal for biopsy results to take up to 6-8 weeks to come back, whatever the outcome.

I do not know what the colposcopist meant when she said that it wasn't polyp, and I can understand why you feel nervous, but until the biopsies have been seen under a microscope it is difficult for anyone to know exactly what may be the problem. As you have said cervical polyp's are rarely cancer, but it is important that they are thorough in their investigation.

The main thing now Joanne is how you can keep yourself busy and your mind occupied, until the results do come though. Being distracted can hopefully help the time pass to try and reduce your worry.

Take care and if you find it helpful to talk things through then do call our helpline, the number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040, 9am till 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Sarah.