Hello and thanks for posting,

You asked about a 6 week wait for oesophageal test results. This is possible, and maybe requiring more than one consultant pathologist to review any samples. Sometimes repeat testing or review takes place, alongside other tests that may have been carried out. The 2 week process refers to the beginning of a cancer referral, it does not refer to when someone's results are available, and a treatment plan is decided.

I don't think it is appropriate for someone outside of their situation to comment in depth, as they are not directly involved, or may not be aware of the actual process that might be going on.

I hope this reply helps,

Best wishes,

Vanda

Hi GranJan

Sometimes biopsy / histology results can take that long, even for suspected cancer.

I had a tumour removed from my liver at the beginning of August and did not get my results for nearly 9 weeks!  I believe that some labs have big backlogs.

All you can do is be there for your friend, the truth will become apparent eventually.

Regards

Annie

Thank you very much for your reply, I think I know what I have to do now.

Jan x

Thank you for your reply, these have both greatly helped me.

Jan x