I'm staggered to see that results are sometimes possible in terms of days.  On the two occasions I've had excision biopsies for Basal Cell Carcinoma, I have been told to expect a delay of Nine to Twelve weeks.  I find it impossible to contact anyone to talk to about my concerns, even when the 'phones are actually answered.  My last procedue was 29th January and I have an appointment with the surgeon on 3rd June. What's that - 18 weeks!

I'm staggered to see that results are sometimes possible in terms of days.  On the two occasions I've had excision biopsies for Basal Cell Carcinoma, I have been told to expect a delay of Nine to Twelve weeks.  I find it impossible to contact anyone to talk to about my concerns, even when the 'phones are actually answered.  My last procedue was 29th January and I have an appointment with the surgeon on 3rd June. What's that - 18 weeks!

I thought there was a two week rule with cancer.  I know of the 18 week rule but that is from the time a consultant gets a GP referral letter to the first definitive treatment so I just don't understand why all the waiting.

Hi

Although it has been 3 years since diagnosis, I remember them telling me that there was a 2 week wait to see the consultant and biopsy, and then a further two weeks to get results, as they have to meet with a team of doctors to discuss treatment.

I found the breast care nurses very helpful as they should be able to tell you the expected dates etc.  Hope this helps.

Diane  xxx

Thank you Diane.

I had a biopsy Friday 15 April 2016 for a large type freckle which developed a year ago but then changed to a blister looking thing.. My appointment was just to see consultant on that day, which had been less than 2 week referal time from seeing GP. The consultant said she would prefer to do biopsy straight away, which I was relieved about. She thinks it is very characteristic of Basal Cell Carcinoma. I was told it could be several weeks for biopsy result for this :( but was pleased with the initial short time of seeing someone...well done NHS. 

Yes my dad saw his GP after Easter, had biopsy, colonoscopy & CT scan within a fortnight.  Would be nice to keep the momentum going as time is of the essence. 

Hi guys. I found a lump 3months ago, it became very big, so I decided to go to my gp last month. I was instantly refefered to breast cancer clinic. The "only" doctor for that clinic was on holiday so had to wait three weeks. Last Tuesday I went and he did a scan and vacuum biopsy. They said i looked like a build up of tissue! Is this normal? He also said 7days for results and Iv heard nothing yet. Is that a good sign?