Biopsy result - Would they tell me to bring someone with me if it was bad news?

Long story short I’m waiting for biopsy results for a lymph node in my neck which was done 3 weeks ago. I rang up on Thursday to chase and was told the results weren’t back from the lab yet and not to expect to hear back before the 26th as the consultant is on holiday, but this morning I had a call from the ENT secretary to ask if I could come in on Wednesday morning. She didn’t say anything else and I regret not asking her any questions about the appointment as it is much quicker than I had been expecting, realistically the results can only have come in on Friday/today and I expected to get a letter not a call so I’m fearing the worst.

I’m clinging on to the fact that she didn’t ask me to bring anyone with me though. I was wondering if other people have received a diagnosis whether they always tell you to bring someone, or if this just depends on the hospital/consultant?

I’m glad it’s not long to wait either way and I’ll update the outcome when I know more.

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  • Hello 

    I think all boards are different I was told to bring someone with me and had a diagnosis , however my friend wasn’t asked to bring someone with her and had a diagnosis, I would take someone with you just for company anyway . The million dollar question is some people have letters to go in and have all clear also but panic cause they have asked to go in when some consultants simply just want to explain things thoroughly. 

    good luck lovely I wish you well got everything crossed for you x love Lara xxx 

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  • Hello 

    I think all boards are different I was told to bring someone with me and had a diagnosis , however my friend wasn’t asked to bring someone with her and had a diagnosis, I would take someone with you just for company anyway . The million dollar question is some people have letters to go in and have all clear also but panic cause they have asked to go in when some consultants simply just want to explain things thoroughly. 

    good luck lovely I wish you well got everything crossed for you x love Lara xxx 

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