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The long wait for results!!

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The wait for my results is seriously driving me mad.

I had a hysteroscopy with biopsy for a 19mm thickening and abnormal bleeding on the 14th March.

My consultant informed me he would write with the result providing it was all clear and no further treatment is required and we would speak in 3 months time.

On the 30th March I received a letter with an appointment for the 18th April with the consultant, apparently his next available appointment.

So you can imagine what has been going through my mind and with another week and a bit to go I'm starting to wonder how I can make it through.

Working is difficult, being at home is difficult. I just can't get it off my mind.

Does anyone have any advice to help to keep calm?

Thanks.

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    Hi Emma, I'm sorry to hear you are going through this awful period of waiting. To be honest, I think it's cruel to say we'll see you in 3 months if all is clear, and then send you an appointment for two weeks' time. Why don't they just say you will hear back once they have the results? No wonder you're frantic with worry. I found a lump in my breast last summer and the three weeks I had to wait for a clinic appointment were very scary at times and yes, my mind went to some very dark places. But once they told me it looked suspicious from the imaging (which I took to mean it was probably breast cancer), a lot of the anxiety subsided. During that initial period my faith helped me, and the support of family. But I also tried to keep busy, went for walks, and used music to relax and calm my fears. I am praying that you will get good news, and I hope you will let us know how you get on. Hopefully some more people will reply and share their tips for coping with the anxiety of waiting for results. Take care and sending you a big hug, Amy x

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    Hi Emma, I'm sorry to hear you are going through this awful period of waiting. To be honest, I think it's cruel to say we'll see you in 3 months if all is clear, and then send you an appointment for two weeks' time. Why don't they just say you will hear back once they have the results? No wonder you're frantic with worry. I found a lump in my breast last summer and the three weeks I had to wait for a clinic appointment were very scary at times and yes, my mind went to some very dark places. But once they told me it looked suspicious from the imaging (which I took to mean it was probably breast cancer), a lot of the anxiety subsided. During that initial period my faith helped me, and the support of family. But I also tried to keep busy, went for walks, and used music to relax and calm my fears. I am praying that you will get good news, and I hope you will let us know how you get on. Hopefully some more people will reply and share their tips for coping with the anxiety of waiting for results. Take care and sending you a big hug, Amy x

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