Hi i had biopsy take of my mouth on 17th may. It's now coming up for 10 weeks. Should I be worried. Can't get through to the maxillary facial department as wait time on phone is ridiculous. What can I do 2 get my results.
I’m sorry you've been waiting 10 weeks so far for your biopsy results.
In some areas, there is a shortage of consultant pathologists to read and interpret results. Some biopsy specimens do need to be sent off to larger more specialised pathology laboratories for analysis, and this can add to waiting times, depending on the number of samples that each lab is currently seeing.
But 10 weeks is a long time to wait.The best thing to do is to speak to yourGP to enquire, or ring the specialist/consultant secretary to ask for an update on this.
Hospitals will do their best to address any concerns patients have about their care. You may find it helpful to contact the hospital's Patient Advice and Liaison Service ( PALS) to discuss your concerns and they will look into this for you.
I hope you 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.
