Hi, I work in histology/pathology. The time scale for USC biopsy (urgent suspected cancer) is 5 days. For larger specimens it is 8 days.

What can prolong these is if the consultant needs and further special stains or immuno work done to assist the identification. Where that is the case, the MDT (multi disciplinary team) meeting would know. Therefore the GP would be able to inform the patient of this. In Wales there is a system called Indigo which any GP can access. People think they can’t, and I spend ages letting them know this. Any queries let me know.

Hi I am new to this but need some advice, I had a Biopsy done 2 weeks ago 15/08/18 I havent had the results back yet so I phoned the clinic.  The Secretary said that they were having a meeting on Monday to discuss my case and would then contact me, Is this normal and is it something to worry about ?

This is normal procedure. I went a month between appointments when waiting for results if that helps. 

Iv been waiting nearly 6 weeks

Hi, 

newbie approaching...

I have been told my skin biopsy is back, after 8 days, but they have requested more stains and a supplementary report will follow. What does this mean? I haven’t had original report, as they can’t tell me over phone, but have sent it yesterday to my GP. Thanks 

Hi Lucyloo,

Welcome to our forum, although I'm sorry for the reason that has brought you here. I expect that you'll get your results from your GP on Monday. Waiting for results is always stressful and you don't want to wait a minute longer than you have to to get them. Why not phone your GP on Monday moring and ask if s/he has received them yet?

I am not very au fait with skin cancers, but I expect that the reason that more stains were requested was because some results were not as clear as they could be. This happens quite a lot, so don't worry yourself unecessarily about it. The only problem is that it possibly means that you will not get an accurate diagnosis until the results of the additional stains are back.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you for replying. I will contact my GP on Monday, but may not get any answers before Christmas. Trying not to focus on this and just enjoy the holidays with my family. The punch biopsy was right on the bridge of my nose, so didn’t look great. But after antibiotics and bio oil is looking loads better. 

Thanks again. X

Hi, I know you posted this last year but this is exactly what is happening to me. I rang and was told my case was being discussed last Thursday 14/11/2019.then I get my appointment letter 16/11/2019 but its not to be seen until 26th nov. Seems an awfully long time. Was this like it for you? I am beside myself and would of hoped to get the results sooner.

Hi I'm under castle hill in Hull and I had to wait 5 weeks for my biopsy results also I have had surgery and again have to wait another 5 weeks to get the results from that, it's the worst time isn't it, all I can advice is for you to keep busy, read as much as you can, your appointment is the same day as mine, good luck with the results, try to take someone with you, I've been counting down the days just over a week to go now, I'm here if you would like to chat more x

Hi I'm under castle hill in Hull and I had to wait 5 weeks for my biopsy results also I have had surgery and again have to wait another 5 weeks to get the results from that, it's the worst time isn't it, all I can advice is for you to keep busy, read as much as you can, your appointment is the same day as mine, good luck with the results, try to take someone with you, I've been counting down the days just over a week to go now, I'm here if you would like to chat more x

Thank you and good luck to you too. We will be back on here with good results. Stay positive (what I keep telling myself) 

Hi there I am also under the same as you.  Can't praise them highly enough they have been so supportive and understanding. I had a lumpectomy, waited four weeks then had to have further surgery to check lymph nodes which made it all a very long process. Thankfully it hadn't spread. I am now on day 13 out of 15 radiotherapy sessions. The radiographers are great there, it's just the travelling every day as we live over an hour away.

Best advice while waiting for results is keep busy and stay positive. So pleased with the level of care that I felt so supported at all times.

If there's anything you want to ask just let me know.

Love Mary xx

That's great news, did you go to the information clinic? How are you finding the radiotherapy? I'm in withernsea so it will be the same for me  a hour journey if its radiotherapy, they have been amazing there and always being available at the end of the phone is wonderful. Have your been to any support groups I haven't yet find out quite nerve racking. 

Good luck for your next two days 

X

Hi there yes I went to the information clinic with my husband who found it very interesting too and good to involve partners in treatment.  We live in Bridlington  but my appointments are all around 9.30ish so travelling hasn't been too bad for us.

Im finding the radiotherapy is going ok. No soreness whatsoever. Have been plastering on the E45 cream when I get back from the session and also last thing at night. I'm sure that it has helped keep my skin protected.

Not been to any support groups as they all seem to be focussed in the Hull area and don't want to travel more than I need to. 
 

Good luck with your results and treatment plan

Love Mary xx