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My son had a melanoma removal on his head, a wide excision with skin graft, plus a sentinel node biopsy. Why does he have to wait so long for the results. It is nearly 6 weeks. Does this mean all is OK. I know the pandemic is taking so much time but a worried mother is getting very edgy. My son does not like me to mention it. can anyone please give me a reason. Thank you in advance.  

 

 

 

 

 

  • Hi Francis,

    I'm afraid Covid is impacting on histology results - pre Covid they averaged 2 or 3 weeks but this has  now doubled. I know how worrying it is - hopefully the results will bring good news so you just have to hang on in there. Good luck and please let us know how your son gets on,

    Angie (melanoma patient)