Bosniak 3 cyst biopsy results

Hey, wondered how long people have had to wait for Biopsy results after a partial nephrectomy. Had a partial nephrectomy on Feb 14th was told first of all there was a 50% chance it was cancer, not sure if that got re graded when they took it out as the day after surgery the kidney cancer staff nurse said there is a 20% chance of it not being cancer. I was a bit all over the place and in a lot of pain so I didnt say anything in return or push for any explanation as to how it had dropped 30%!.

Was told biopsy results would be ready in 3 weeks, day of appointment (telephone appointment) it got cancelled results not back, was rescheduled for tomorrow 4 weeks after op for results,just got a phone call to say still not in, don't know how long they will be and they will try for next week ( week 5).waiting im finding out is draining  me emotionally!.

Also did anybody that has had a partial nephrectomy have a follow up appointment  to see actually someone to check everything is OK after surgery?. 

Many thanks.

  • Hello Lucie and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    It's great to hear that the chances of the cyst being cancer have dropped but the wait for the results must be very difficult, especially having had two delays already.

    Many of our members know how challenging this time can be so you are not alone and hopefully you will receive some support and advice from the community soon.

    I hope the tips and advice given in this article will help as well but if you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, you can contact them on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    Fingers crossed it won't be too much longer now, and the results bring good news when they come through.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator