Does MDT meeting mean bad news?

Hi everyone, I had my appointment on Tuesday where I had the marble size lump on my upper outer portion of my left breast looked at, I was given an ultrasound which was deemed as U3 and 3 core biopsies were taken. I was booked in for a telephone call for the following Wednesday (next week) to go through the results when they come back. I called up today to ask if there had been any results and the secretary said the results are back but are scheduled to be discussed at the MTD meeting this afternoon, and obviously she can’t discuss any results with me. I’m now worrying that it means they have found something sinister since it’s been discussed at the MTD meeting. 

can anyone share their experiences with what it means if the results have to be discussed by the MDT meeting please. Very anxious as I wait to hear something back.

thank you x x

  • Thank you both, I’m feeling really positive that as it is a telephone call it should be good news and I will pop back with an update in the morning :) x

  • Fingers crossed for you tomorrow.

    I had my referral appointment last Wednesday, they found a solid suspicious lump and done 4 biopsies. They basically told me it’s bad news but need the results to confirm. They then told me my results would be discussed with a MDT before I go in for my results. The breast nurse rang me today and booked me in for Friday (providing my results are back) and she also said she will be present at my appointment……..not sure if it’s different in different areas but I’m terrified now xx

  • It is terrifying, I agree.

    A doctor said to me a couple of weeks ago, something like, we don't know anything until we know something.

    No news should be given unless something is definitely known, in my opinion.

  • Good luck becs xx 

  • Lebel 

    good luck for Friday xxx

  • Thank you Laraj xxx

  • Hi Bec,

    Here's hoping that you get favourable news tomorrow.

    I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and keeping my fingers crossed.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi Mary,

    The MDT team discuss all cases, whatever the outcome, before the patient is given any results.

    These clinics try to keep you as informed as possible, although there are those who would rather not have too many details. Most consultants prefer to give all results in person, but some clinics are so busy, that this isn't always possible. There have been instances where both good and bad news has been delivered in this way.

    I hope that all turns out well for you and that you don't have much longer to wait for your results.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Good luck for Friday lovely, will keep everything crossed for you x x 

  • Good morning everyone, just wanted to update to say the hospital has just called and thankfully all benign and a fibroadenoma :) thank you for all the support and good luck to anyone else awaiting results x x x

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