*sending positive thoughts*

I know what you mean.  I just about stop thinking about it and then someone asks again.

My FiL is being annoyingly chipper about it - don't worry, everything will be fine, etc.  Well, great, but what if it's not? I know he means well, but the chirpyness is starting to wear on me

Hi there

i only have part of results. They seemed a bit vague. Waited 6 weeks then had OP appt to say they don't think it was anything sinister (as it actually went away 2 weeks ago!) the biopsy has been sent off for one more test but said was some abnormal lymph cell? Still quite understand. Waiting for my letter.

it's easy for me to say don't worry because I did! But someone I know very well who works in the hospital said all they could say to reassure me was that if it was rly urgent they would contact u within the week? If they want to onward refer you. Maybe they are waiting. For results and sending them on so u will receive them at that appt. Could you possibly chase that appt to see whether they have received the referral? Least that would b peace of mind knowing you're int he system and it's progressing :) x

I have no future appointments until someone contacts me!  :(

And tried to phone, but their answer phone is full

All I can say, even working in private healthcare; the patient care at the moment is pretty poor. As in, waiting for appointments, results etc. it's such a long wait and is very concerning for most people. 
 

m I wasn't notified of my results initially. I had to call after 6 weeks then the secretary told me what they 'thought' it was and then said would prompt the consultant to confirm the findings. It was only then I received an OP appointment. 
 

I would persevere and keep chasing them until you get answers. Even if it is to tell you how long you will be waiting to give you some guide lines. Just keep chasing for answers, as you could be waiting even longer. M

good luck and let me know x

Hello 

Just wondering if anyone has experienced this.

I had a breast scan and biopsy on Monday 22nd, doctors were very confident that it was nothing sinister. He said I'd receive the results over the phone because they were so confident about it.

Yesterday the phone rings, I answer expecting results but it was the booking centre "can you come in on Tuesday please" me all taken aback and confused asked what for. The caller stated "treatment plan" 

I obviously was really confused and upset. I phoned my GP and they also confirmed that I should have been expecting results over the phone and they'd been notified "patient has been reassured"

After much phoning around yesterday a nurse called me back this morning and just explained that even with good news they can ask you to come back and to try not worry. I asked if she had my results she's just said they're not infront of me no. I explained that whilst I appreciated what she was saying I was awaiting results by phone as that's what doctor said would happen. The nurse couldn't really clarify.

Whilst the rational part of me knows that everything is probably still OK how can they go from promising results over the phone to causing this unnecessary worry. Anyone experiencing this?

Thanks :)

Hi

My biopsy was from the womb which was clear, they removed polyps and I've been waiting 6 weeks for a letter, I too had a phone call yesterday asking me to attend next Tuesday..I too went into a panic.

Email to consultants secretary and she arranged for one of the nurses to ring me back and whilst my result wasn't normal it isn't cancer, they found some pre cancerous cells which can be managed with medication or my preferred option which is a hysterectomy...

The relief was immense..I've still got to go in on Tuesday to discuss options/plan for me.

Hopefully your results will be ok, I won't tell you not to worry because I know you will but I just wanted to reassure you that face to face meetings aren't always bad news x

I am the same . Had mammogram, ultra sound which never picked up lump. The lump can be felt by examination. Altered the direction of my nipple.  I had a biopsy taken.  Have to wait until 16.June to go back.  Seems like a lifetime away to wait.  So I just hope and pray we all manage to get through this.  It's nice to know that I am not alone x

x Nicole

Thank you for replying. Glad you got some positive news.

I am trying to be brave as last week the doctor was so positive when doing the biopsy and looking at my scan. There's always that small chance thought isn't there.

Do you think I should ring back and ask for my results over the phone? The nurse today didn't clarify my results she said she didn't have them to view.

All the best :)

Sending much love and I hope it's a positive outcome for you :) 

No harm in ringing and asking, I didn't think they would give me my results via a nurse but was glad they did as it's stopped my anxiety, which was sky high, in its tracks...although not the best results for me, it's much better than I feared x