Awaiting biopsy results

Hi all,

I am so scared I had my biopsy for a brown line under my thumbnail just over 2 weeks ago and I'm so scared going out of my mind waiting for the results it's really impacting my mental health.

My dermatologist said he didn't think it was anything to worry about under the dermoscope but just wondering how long people had to wait for their biopsy results and how long they received them please? 

Scary times!

Love and hugs xx

  • Hi Ali_adventure, 

    I noticed you said you were struggling with the wait for your results so I wanted to stop by to offer you my support and reassure you that the Cancer Chat community are here for you.

    Hopefully some of our members will share their wait times and offer their support and advice to you soon but in the meantime, I hope some of these tips the NHS have on how to deal with uncertainty will help to calm your mind. If you do get to a point where this is all becoming a bit too much to handle then you may want to consider speaking to your GP to see what help and support they can provide you with at this very anxious time.

    You can also talk things through with one of our cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m  They're very insightful and will do all they can to answer your questions and support you whilst you wait.

    We hope your results come through soon Ali_adventure and that you receive good news when they do.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi, thankyou very much.

    Scary times x

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