How long do results take

Hello everyone.

My mother in law has been basically diagnosed pancreatic cancer. But we are awaiting biopsy results and fingers crossed she can then start treatment. How long do results take? It is now day 11. Also we have no numbers, she's seen no one' and we've o ly been given a macmillan leaflet. However she's taken to the bed, being sick, having the runs. She's 66 but husband finding it hard to cope.

  • Hi Steph and welcome to the forum.

    I'm very sorry to hear about your mother in law's diagnosis and that you're still waiting on some biopsy results.

    Hopefully the results will be back soon, but if you're worried, you could get in touch with her GP and ask them to chase this up for you. Just bear in mind that you will need to get your mother in law's permission before you can speak to her GP. 

    I'm sure some of our members will offer their advice to you soon as well but if you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and will do all they can to help you and your family get more information about your mother in law's situation.

    We're thinking of you Steph and will be here to support you during this very testing and anxious time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator