Breast biopsy results ?

Hello everyone, And a Merry Christmas to you !!

I should be asleep, awaiting the inevitable early start from the children. Instead I'm awake worrying. 

I had my breast biopsy taken on Tues 21st and I've received a letter arranging for a telephone consultation regarding the results in the New Year. At first I was thrilled, I presumed they wouldn't give bad results over the phone and I took it as great news, but now the worrying is kicking in again. 

The letter was dated the 22nd, Surely they wouldn't have the results that quickly ? 24hrs for biopsy results and a return letter seems too fast ? So I'm wondering if this apt has been arranged prior to them knowing the result ? Would they give bad news over the phone ? I realise the Covid situation is straining the service and reducing contact is of huge importance so again, my mind wanders. 

And finally, for my initial apt I saw the consultants fellow, this time I'm due to speak with the consultant, this also has me nervous. 

I'm not sure there's anything I'm seeking here, I think just writing and sharing my worries helps. But any shared experience of this would be hugely appreciated. 

Love and best wishes to each of you xx

  • Merry Christmas to you. 

    Just to try to put your mind at ease, results appointments are usually made in advance of knowing your results. Whether the results are benign (most likely) or cancerous the consultant does have to give you the results.  In these covid times, I don't think we can make assumptions about telephone or face to face.  Consultants would usually give results face to face, however with staff shortage etc, your hospital may have just adopted the telephone strategy to speed up the process. 

    I hope that puts your mind at rest a little so you can enjoy your Christmas. 

    Christmas virtual hugs Mickey xx ️

  • Thank you so much for taking the time to message back Mickey, Hope you're having a nice day !!

    I've been able to put it to the back of my mind today. I've resigned myself to the waiting and trying to stay positive. 

    I really appreciate your comments, I think you're right regarding my apt, it does seem too soon to have had any results and the apt was probably made in advance. 

    Thanks again for your kind words, Hope you're doing well. Merry Christmas xx

  • I'm glad to hear it and Merry Christmas to you too - let me know how you get on if you want to - Mickey xx ️