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Lymph node biopsy not done - my fault!

MrsS89
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Hi, 

I was sent for a lymph node biopsy by my gynecology consultant of a node that has been enlarged in my groin for about 2years. My appointment was yesterday and when the doctor did the ultrasound he said it was enlarged but looked ok. He said he could try and do a biopsy and that my consultant had requested it too, but he didn't think it was necessary and gave me the choice. I just froze up and didn't really say anything as I didn't want to come across pushy. Before I knew it I had left the hospital without the biopsy. O am now REALLY regretting it as my symptoms are being investigated and I'm due to have explority surgery in 3 weeks. I feel I've missed my chance as the lymph node that is enlarged is on the same side I get all my pain and symptoms. 

If I called the ultrasound tomorrow and explained what has happened, do you think they would re book me in?! My letter at home from my consultant to the radiologist even states please take biopsy. I feel so cross at myself that I didn't say yes just do it! I've waited so long to get to this point and feel I've just completely blown it. I'm even more stressed than I was before  

 

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you 

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    Hello MrsS89 

    I can see why you made that decision at that time your head is full of lots of different medical words being used your also worried and you do put your complete faith in the Dr you are seeing at the time .It's understandable so please don't blame yourself or feel you have let yourself down this happens a lot I promise you it does . Tomorrow I would ring your consultants secretary and explain this to her telling her you do want the biopsy you felt a little unsure in the clinic appointment and feel with the pressure you made the wrong decision I am almost certain that will be fine and she can let your consultant  know and they can re book your biopsy . Please don't be too hard on  yourself your human this happens  to many of us .Good  luck for the future take care xx

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    Thank you for your reply, it was really reassuring and I did exactly as you suggested. I have in fact now had my FNA biopsy this morning and it was absolutely no bother for them to get me back in and at such short notice which I was happy about  At least now, when results come back clear, I can tick that box and we know the pain/issues are only located in my tummy! Even though I must admit, my usual right pain in lower abdominal hasn't been very happy since having the biopsy done in my right groin lymph node this morning. 

    Thank you for your advice, it was very appreciated x

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    Hello MrsS89

             Hello I am so pleased that you managed to get booked  back in pretty much straight away makes it a bit easier I think rather than waiting months for another appointment. Hopefully you can sleep a little better now . Please let me know how you go on if you have the time and I will be thinking about you . All the best take care -Tina x

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