How long is normal to wait for Biopsy results ???

Hi, this is the first time i've sent a post on here, but i've read more than a few and have already found comfort to know there's someone to talk to. I've had a mammogram and ultrasound which both say i have a 'lump' and two lymph nodes are enlarged. I had a biopsy last Tuesday, they said the results would be 2 - 3 days but it's now over a week ago !! I phoned yesterday but they said when they have the results they'll let me know. I have pains in my back and am scared it might have spread there - or that could be stress? - but I just don't know. I first went to my doctor 5 weeks ago and haven't told anyone, except my husband, as I want to be able to answer my mum and sister's questions in a positive way. But I just don't know.

Also does anyone know if they can tell if it's spread just by the biopsy? They did a 'fine' needle biopsy under my arm, aswell as the four 'larger needle' biopsy on my breast. Would appreciate any help out there, I'm trying to keep positive but it's taking so much time, and I can think of nothing else.

Thanks, June

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  • 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 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. 

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  • 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. 

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