my breast biopsies have taken two weeks and today I was told they have been sent to London as they don’t know what I have is this meaning they don’t know if it’s cancer or just what type ?
It is not unusual for biopsies to be reviewed by up to three pathologists, in order to reach a definite clinical diagnosis. This is done to ensure quality assurance standards in the NHS, between different pathology processing laboratories.
I don't think you can make any firm assumptions about what the results might be just now, or why the testing is continuing.
I appreciate it is difficult waiting, and hope that you do get to find out more soon.
It is not unusual for biopsies to be reviewed by up to three pathologists, in order to reach a definite clinical diagnosis. This is done to ensure quality assurance standards in the NHS, between different pathology processing laboratories.
I don't think you can make any firm assumptions about what the results might be just now, or why the testing is continuing.
I appreciate it is difficult waiting, and hope that you do get to find out more soon.
