No one is giving me my biopsy results

Heya all,

I was just looking for some advice... my GP informed me that they have received my biopsy results following a sigmoidoscopy from 3 weeks ago, however, I've been booked into a clinic at the Gastro department for the results but had no information about it. 

Usually I can access everything online: I also check my results on the hospital login page... but nothing is on there and neither are any upcoming appointment letters.

I also have called up for further information on general queries eg. the time, date and duration for the clinic (to manage work hours) but they said they cannot give that information and I should expect a letter with the results.

Could the results suggest cancer and that's why they aren't disclosing anything to me? I have had these symptoms for a long time now and I just want some clarity...am I assuming that no news is good news? Surely if it was something urgent they would disclose this to me? 

I am not entirely sure how to perceive this and as you are aware it can be quite anxiety provoking, especially as all the tests have exacerbated all the symptoms I'm currently experiencing. Could any give some advice or clarity? 

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    Hi MilliesMum,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    This is always an anxious time as you wait for your biopsy results. It can take longer for some results to come back than others. Have you got a date for your Gastro appointment yet? It is the policy of all hospitals not to give any results out over the phone, whether good or bad, unless authorised to do so by the consultant. You will get your results at the Gastro appointment. It is always a good idea to take someone with you to your appointment, as it can be hard to take everything in during your consultation.

    Although I hope that you get good news. do not assume that no news is good news. It takes the same amount of time to tell you, regardless of the outcome. I do hope that you hear something soon. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi 

    I'm still waiting on biopsy results. 

    Over 4 weeks now.

     

    Good luck to you x