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What are the waiting times like for more tests?

RedRuth84
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Hi all

I am 39 and have 2 small kids and a husband and I am very scared of this diagnosis. It's made worse by my  mum having died of metastatic breast cancer in 2019. I never anticipated getting it this young!  

I found the lump (4x2cm) at Easter weekend and just had a biopsy result on Friday to tell me its Grade 1 ER+ cancer at 39! I did go private initially as I was told the initial 2ww could be more like 3. But actually it was just under 2 weeks. 

I'm waiting for a NHS appointment (booked in for a telephone appt on Monday) with the same consultant to arrange MRI scan and mammograms and a genetic blood test.  How long do these tests take to get booked in and results to go to the MDT to agree a treatment plan? 

I am really struggling with the waiting and not knowing what's happening. Both of my girls' birthdays are soon and I can't feel that I can plan anything and my life and theirs are totally on hold! 

Thanks all in advance. 

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    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

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    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

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