Appointment following biopsy

Hi, 

I had a biopsy done on my cheek in the middle of August and was told the results would take 6-8 weeks.

The consultant told me something along the lines of you might get a letter with the results or, if needed, an appointment to come in.

Today I got a letter to come in in 16 days and I'm now panicking a bit about what this means. Has anyone had any success at getting answers from GP or Dermatology by phone first?

In other news it took me about a year and a half to get it seen by dermatology and 3 appointments to my GP who ept saying it was fine and new moles appear and turning down my request or referral. Eventually I got a different nurse who said she wouldn't be worried but would refer it to put my mind at rest and emailed over some pictures. Next thing, apppointment and biopsy so trust your judgements and I can't help wondering what difference being listened to in the first time I went during the first lockdown might have made if it's positive. 

The waiting is awful isn't it?

 

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  • Hello BlueyBingo

    I'm sorry to hear that you're waiting on biopsy results at the moment. Waiting for news can definitely be difficult and it's natural to be feeling anxious about things. 

    We know that many people find it helpful to talk to someone about how they're feeling. I'm wondering if you might find it useful to chat with one of our team of nurses ahead of your appointment. I'm sure they will be happy to talk things through with you and offer any advice and support that they can along with helping you think about some questions that you may want to ask when you see the specialist. If you'd like to chat with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040 (excluding bank holidays). 

    Do let us know how you get on at your appointment. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello BlueyBingo

    I'm sorry to hear that you're waiting on biopsy results at the moment. Waiting for news can definitely be difficult and it's natural to be feeling anxious about things. 

    We know that many people find it helpful to talk to someone about how they're feeling. I'm wondering if you might find it useful to chat with one of our team of nurses ahead of your appointment. I'm sure they will be happy to talk things through with you and offer any advice and support that they can along with helping you think about some questions that you may want to ask when you see the specialist. If you'd like to chat with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040 (excluding bank holidays). 

    Do let us know how you get on at your appointment. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Thanks Jenn,

    That's great and I'll give them a call when I've had time to think a bit about it. I have an unrelated call with a GP this afternoon so will see if they can see anything on my notes. Whether they'll tell me before the appointment is another thing, I know.

    Really lovely that you have that service and if nothing else, I'm a student nurse so it will help my empathy for people waiting for results :)