Waiting for histology results

13th Feb 2019 I had a TLH and BSO, query ovarian cancer. The day after the operation my consultant came to see me to tell me that he would contact me with  histology results and that usually takes around a week. It has been over 3 weeks now and still no news. The wait is agonising. I feel sick with worry. Has anyone else had to wait a long time for results? Is this usual? I’m trying to stay positive and think that no news is good news.

  • Hello Lady Truman; pardon me but you a member of the titled gentry or maybe your beautiful dog is?   There can be a variety of reasons for results taking so long (I have learned from this forum); sometimes the systems break down, or somebody is off sick, or they want to run another test.  In your shoes I would ring and ask what is causing the delay.  I realise it can be a double-edged sword - you want the results but at the same time you fear receiving them!  Give the hospital a ring as your worry will keep increasing. Do let us know how you get on (of course you don't have to do this but if you want to tell us please do so).  Best wishes.  Annie

  • Hi

    i had exactly the same op , for the same reasons on 14/2

    i was told results would take approx 2 weeks.

    As I hadn’t heard anything I contacted the hospital to be told there had been a delay, but my results were back . I couldn’t be told over the phone and would have a letter by the end of the week

    So it’s Friday and still nothing - I don’t know whether it’s the hospital or Royal Mail