Hello MomoLennon

I'm sorry to hear about everything you've been through over the past few months. It's understandable that you may be feeling anxious about waiting for the biopsy results. 

While things may have been delayed by the additional ban holiday I certainly don't think there's any harm in ringing to ask when you may have some news. Often just knowing when to expect a letter or phonecall can help make the wait a little easier. 

I do hope that you have some news soon. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Hello, thank you for the reply 

I ended up phoning them earlier today, partly because a few of my work friends were asking me about it and they all knew that I was due to get results by Friday.

The nurse was very lovely and nice to talk to and told me that they hadn't got my results back and that she would chase them up and that it was likely there were delays due to any additional  tests they might need to do but didn't tell me any more. It was a relief in a way, and the woman in the phone was so nice to talk to.

I think I might phone again on Monday if I haven't heard, I have a somewhat unrelated hospital appointment on Wednesday so I might bring it up then too 

Thank you again for the reply, I've been keeping this all to myself mostly - not many people outside of my work colleagues know what I'm going through so it's been a little overwhelming 

Hello, I got my results today!!

Unfortunately it was not good. They say it looks like it's a sarcoma. But as it's superficial I think prognosis is good. I know this is not the place to discuss this though. I'm feeling optimistic though

Hello MomoLennon

I'm glad to hear that the wait is over and you've finally have some answers.

Whilst I'm very sorry to hear that it's likely to be a cancer diagnosis, it does sound like the team was able to give you some reassurance and it's great that you're feeling so optimistic. 

If you want to chat things through with our team of nruses at any point you're most welcome to give them a call. You might find it useful to chat with them ahead of your next appointment. I know they would be happy to offer any advice and support that they can as well as help you think about any questions that you want to ask the specialists. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

I also wanted to give you the link to an organisation called Sarcoma UK which is another source of support and information that you may want to tap into at some point. 

Hopefully now things will start to move more quickly for you and you'll know what the next steps are before too long. 

Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator