Hello and thank you for your post,

I can appreciate your concern for your son, however, this does not mean he necessarily has cancer.

Sometimes a biopsy result can take longer to get for many reasons. We know that many people are waiting longer to get their test and investigations results because of a shortage of staff and an increase in the amount of people needing hospital services.  Also some results are not straightforward to get and may need a second opinion, this can also cause a delay.

I do not know who else was in the room along with the macmillan nurse. They should have been introduced to you and your son. However, junior doctors, student nurses and pharmacists may be there as part of their training.  The nurse will also be there for people being told that they do not 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.

Yours sincerely,

Caroline