Found out that my histology results were reported on Friday, how long before I can expect to hear anything? (Only took 10 days to turn them around)
Found out that my histology results were reported on Friday, how long before I can expect to hear anything? (Only took 10 days to turn them around)
Hi Vintage71,
It depends on lots of variables. If the results are positive for melanoma they will first have to hold an MDT (Multi Disciplinary Team meeting) to discuss the next step forward for you - this includes consultants from dermatology, plastics, oncology and nurses. It also depends on whether your consultant is on holiday as they like to give you results face to face, whether good or bad. Appointments are made for their clinic and they only have clinic one day a week (unless it's a very busy hospital like mine which has two). So the answer is anything from a week to 3 weeks from the day they were received back from histology. Their clinic is probably on the day of the week that you were first seen when referred so if for example it was a Thursday you can expect an appointment for this Thursday or a Thursday thereafter.
I hope you aren't waiting too long and that the results bring you good news. Please let us know how you get on.
Angie (melanoma patient)
Thanks Angie for your reply. Hospital rang this morning and have asked to see me on Thursday. Mind in overdrive now.
Wishing you well Vintage...
I had Melanoma in 2016 so know what you’re going through xx
Good luck tomorrow xx