Breast Cancer Biopsy and Scan

My wife had to have a scan and a biopsy because a lump was found when she had a mammogram. It has been 2 weeks and 2 days and she has still.not heard anything. Is this a positive sign? She seems to think so but it's very worrying until we know for sure. Will she definitely be notified either way. 

  • Well, I'm going to my Follow up on Tuesday but received a letter today for an oncology appt so just guessing it's bad news. 

  • So glad you have recovered and are living life to the full. Thank you again for your help. 

  • Ghirl 

    bless you that’s horrible if you have not been told , this is absolutely appalling how they can mess that up to send you a letter before you have even had any outcome I’m horrified at this lovely xx 

  • Neddy 

    thank you yes I’m here to help anytime xx 

  • Hello and thanks for your post

    I don't think anyone can presume that because they are waiting over two weeks to get biopsy results, they don’t have anything to worry about. Your wife’s results from the pathology lab are just not ready yet.It can sometimes take two to four weeks for results to come through. Everything will hopefully be fine but your wife needs her hospital team to confirm this for her.

    They will contact her when her results are through. Waiting when you are worried is stressful but hopefully you will find out more soon. 

    Give us a ring if you would like to talk anything over.The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

  • Hi Celene. Thank you so much for the information and sensitive reply. My wife is generally an optimist which is a good thing.. She is also an incredibly unselfish human being and thus I think she is ore worried about the affect on others than her own wellbeing although only her and i know at presen as we don't want to worry anyone unessecarily. . She has a very  busy & stressful job so I think at is taking her mind off it. I am incredibly worried of course and  i would like her to take it easy but I don't want her to know that I am worried. Anyone who has been through this process you are ncredible. Thank you CRUK for your amazing work.

  • Neddy 

    hopefully when I come in here in a few days you would of had good news let us no how you get on keep staying positive