Endoscopy

Hi I had an endoscopy in August the 21 and my doctors still never received results after so every morning for 3 weeks I kept trying to phone in mornings to get a call back so could never get one plus still not doing face to face appointments and I ended up speaking to receptionist today and she said there's inflammation I said yes but they told me that at the test and I had 4 biopsy done and haven't heard she said the doctor has referred me back for another endoscopy without phoning me and telling me and receptionist said please keep phoning in the morning and be persistent to get a call back before 10:00am.  She said the doctor will give you more information and tell you more what I need to know. So mmmmmmm I'm worried and wondering why the hell my doctor never once phoned me and spoken to me about this and explain what biopsy showed or what. I'm lost freaking out can I ask what this means if anyone knows why would they not reveal my biopsy and why they are referring me again? 

  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    I can completely appreciate why you are concerned. However, I am afraid that I cannot shed any more light on this and you will need to speak with your GP about the original biopsy results and about the need to have another endoscopy.  So , if you don't have a GP appointment coming make one.  This still does not necessarily mean you have cancer.

    Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline 

  • Hi thank you for getting back to me I've been doing everything to contact doctors but never get through for call back so I'll keep trying and to be honest they should off contacted me about this I'm really worried as I don't know results and yes I do understand it could be anything else but cancer but that's something I can't understand for needing another one done very strange and not knowing details. Thank you I'll contact when I eventually find out anything.