Mouth cancer

My mum had a biopsy taken 4 weeks and 6 days ago, she’s just been told over the phone that she’s had a letter to send out in the post but she has and appointment booked for the 7th may, will this be the actual diagnosis or could this be something different I’m very worried here 

  • Hello and thanks for posting

    Individual hospitals vary in the way their patients receive their diagnosis and results. It's possible your mum will get her results at this appointment but it would be worth checking with the hospital if that's the case.

    Waiting is hard and unfortunately, there is no way of knowing in advance if this is anything to worry about and what the results will show.

    Easier said than done but try and take it one step at a time until you know more. Some people find talking it through with family and friends and keeping busy can sometimes help. 

    I hope you both know more soon. Give us a ring if you would like to talk things 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