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Did you get told on the day of your colonoscopy or did you have to wait for biopsy results?

Sister had 8 biopsies taken today but given no indication if they found anything sinister looking… 

Symptoms, unexplained weight loss, blood & mucus in stool, a lot of abdominal pain.

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    I was told on the same day. However I assume they only do this before biopsy results when it's an obvious diagnosis. Where things are less obvious then waiting for confirmation from biopsies makes sense however stressful the wait may be.

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    Yes they told me after the colonoscopy 

  • Hi there and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear your sister is experiencing some worrying symptoms.

    It is good to hear she has had a colonoscopy and hopefully she will hear something soon.

    Sometimes the doctor will discuss what they can see during the colonoscopy and if there are any obvious signs of something serious going on. At other times they will wait for the biopsy results to come back before discussing the findings. Biopsies are taken as standard practice regardless of what they can or can't see during a colonoscopy.

    I hope your sister has some answers soon.

    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.

    Best wishes to you and your sister,

    Naomi

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