Bone marrow biopsy results and holiday

Hi there, 

I've got a bone marrow biopsy on Monday and they want me to get the results on the 9th may when I'm supposed to be on holiday with my best friend who wouldn't be able to go on her own without me. She works in the NHS and really needs the break and she's saved and done extra bank shifts to be able to go. Bone marrow result take 2 weeks apparently so that is why it's on the 9th May

I'd be gutted if I was told nothing was wrong and I'd cancelled the holiday (it can't be moved) but also this is my life at stake and those few days might make all the difference I keep thinking if they want to start treatment straight away for example.

I think this decision point has brought everything crashing down around me as it hadnt all really hit me yet. I'm very scared.

  • Hello RubyMurrayCurrie, 

    A warm welcome to Cancer Chat. What bad timing that the date when you are due your results coincides with this holiday you are taking with your friend. It's a very personal decision to have to make and you will have to think about it carefully and weigh all the pros and cons carefully. I wonder whether you might be able to try and get in touch with them and ask whether there is any chance you could get the results a day or two earlier because you planned to go away? It's certainly worth a try. Do mention it also when you have your biopsy on Monday. It's hard to know what to do and I hope you can discuss it with your friend too and that together you can come up with a good plan that works well for you both. 

    You could perhaps give your GP a call too and explain the situation - your GP will know all the medical details of your situation and will be able to advise you I am sure on what the best approach would be - if they think it is fine for you to still go on holiday whatever the results may be or if you should postpone this nice getaway with your friend. 

    Everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern! 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator