Hello Golden2512 and welcome to our forum,

The wait for results you describe can truly be nerve-racking and so many people on our forum will understand what you are going through at the moment having themselves had a similar experience. As the sample has been sent to the USA the wait may be a little bit longer as a result but it will be worth it though in the end. As you said, it will be a way of confirming that the decision made by your oncologist is the right one so it should ultimately provide you with extra reassurance and guidance.

I am not sure how long you will have to wait to receive these results but in the meantime, the best thing to do is to keep busy and distracted if you can. I know it is easier said than done, but try to avoid for example looking things up online as it will make you even more anxious.

Keep in touch and if you can and let us know what you find out when the results come through

Best wishes,

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hello, I too am waiting for my treatment plan after a lumpectomy for grade 2 ductal carcinoma ( jan 3rd) I was told my her2 neg had to be retested...although the surgeon didn't k ow why it was being retested.

so.....now yet more waiting.....do you know why yours is being set to the USA? What is it they are testing? 

Good luck and I hope we both get started on our treatment plans soon xxx