Hello RedRuth84, 

Waiting for tests and results can be nerve-racking - it's such a shame all this is happening at the time of your girls' birthdays and it can really feel like your life and that of your family is on hold. I thought I would share with you information on how to cope with waiting for news. It has valuable tips to help you during this anxious time as you are still expecting important answers and some clarity. I am not sure how long exactly it will take for the MRI scan, mammograms and genetic blood test to get booked. According to our website, results for the MRI normally 1-2 weeks and for the mammogram "you might get the results on the same day or you receive a letter with the results within 2 to 3 weeks of having the test." You can also find more information on our website about getting your genetic test results. 

I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who have been in a similar place before and that they will be able to tell you more about their experience with these waiting times. 

Best of luck for your results - we're keeping everything crossed for you! 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you Lucie! I've got everything crossed too. 

I found out about my breast cancer after a routine mammogram in july2021. It was really quick to get appointments and had a lumpectomy at the end of August.  I waited a few weeks for the genetic tests to come back but they suggested that chemo wasn't necessary.  My radiotherapy wasn't done until Feb 22 as I was low risk of the cancer coming back. I'm sure you will hear something soon. 

Thank you for your reply. That's reassuring.  Hopefully the appointments come through quickly. They are starting me on tamoxifen now. 

I'm on letrozole for 5 years. Not sure what the difference is