Biopsy Results following partial thyroidectomy

Hi,

I had an FNA which was inconclusive, I had a significant left hand goiter and also been diagnosed with Hashimotos and numerous nodules. 
 

I had a partial thyroidectomy to til our any cancer. i was told that the results would be available 2 weeks post op. I'm now 4 weeks post op with endo appt next week, but just recieved a call saying will be delayed as biopsy results are still not back! 
 

im now starting to panic, has anyone waiting this long? Were they wrong to inform me 2 weeks at the beginning?

 

many thanks 

  • Hello Sue17

    We know that waiting for test results can be a difficult time. The "not knowing" is something that many members here will have struggled with and when results are delayed for some reason it's understandable that you're feeling more worried. 

    Try not to read too much into the phone call. There could be lots of reasons for the delay even down to staff shortages in the lab. We know that it doesn't help you while you're waiting but hopefully you won't have to wait too much longer and when you go for your appointment they will be able to give you a full picture of what has been happening. 

    Do let us know how you get. 
    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Hello, I hope things worked out OK for you? I've  had the same thing and am having to wait 8 weeks for the result after a lobectomy after being told it would only take 3 weeks.