Most of us have been through this stage, even if we are not currently going through it. We all agree that it is one of the most stressful parts of the cancer journey. When are you expecting your results through?
The best thing to do whilst you're waiting is to keep yourself as busy as possible, in order to try and distract yourself from the wait. Try to avoid consulting Dr Google in the meantime, as this is likely to scare you even more for no good reason. If you must browse the internet, stick to well-respected and well researched sites.
Our emotions tend to be all over the place and it is not at all unusual to feel anger, desperation, worry for family, fear of death, financial concerns, depression, tears and a myriad of other emotions all in one day.
I sincerely hope that your results come through soon and that they are favourable. Do please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.
I am glad to hear that you rang for your results today and, even happier to hear that you got good news. Does this mean that there is no cancer present? I sincerely hope so.
Hi, I have a question. What is the average or "normal time" gag from when the doctors requests a biopsy for the patient and when the procedure is performed.
It is some time since I had my original biopsy but in 2018 I think it was about 2 weeks for an ultrascan. Then another 2 possibly for a biopsy based on the scan result. I was initially investigated for breast cancer (GP thought this was the fastest route to get prompt treatment) but it proved to be melanoma so I don't know if that would affect the time gap. Since treatment I have had no need to have further biopsies for that cancer but have had to have bone marrow biopsies. These results came in very quickly in under 2 weeks, showing MDS. I was very impressed by that especially as the risk factor may be low and am now under a watching brief.
Once I was in the system I find that getting results back was only a phone call away to my cancer nurse. I must thank Sophie for all the support she has given me.
Thank you for sharing. I also am finding it hard to concentrate. Especially since the pandemic is very important, I tend to drift off with my worries alone.
A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry that you are finding it hard to concentrate and that you tend to try and deal with everything alone. We all need someone to support us through this. Can I ask where you are in your cancer journey?
