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Brother waiting for test results to see if he has mesothelioma. Been told it will take 10 - 14 days. Is this normal?

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My brother is awaiting test results in the fluid that they drained during an appointment at hospital after ct and xray. The doctor said he's 90 % sure that is mesothelioma but are waiting on the results of the fluid drained off to see if has cancer cell. That was last Friday 13th. Now Wednesday 18th. I thought that they'd be rushed through and back by now but after chasing them up,  the nurse said they take 10 to 14 days to come back! Is this normal when awaiting for cancer diagnosis? I thought that they had to rush it though.  He and all the family are devastated and desperate for the results. Can anyone help and advise please? 

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    I’m afraid that’s about normal these days. Some parts of the NHS have a 28 day backlog of results due to a national shortage of trained staff due to a perfect storm of baby boomers retiring, 60% more patients coming forward for tests, retention issues (burn out) and not enough training places being funded by the government since 2010. 
    CRUK has been campaigning on this issue for at least 5 years.
    Waiting for results is in my view the scariest part of the cancer journey.
    Good luck
    Dave

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    I’m afraid that’s about normal these days. Some parts of the NHS have a 28 day backlog of results due to a national shortage of trained staff due to a perfect storm of baby boomers retiring, 60% more patients coming forward for tests, retention issues (burn out) and not enough training places being funded by the government since 2010. 
    CRUK has been campaigning on this issue for at least 5 years.
    Waiting for results is in my view the scariest part of the cancer journey.
    Good luck
    Dave

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