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.
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.
