Hi LilL

An ultrasound takes about 10 mins and if you need a biopsy can take between 15-30 mins. Mine and others took longer because we had to have mammograms first, then ultrasound then biopsies - my core biopsies took 30 mins for each breast. So I think an hour is long enough for you to be examined however, I don't see them all packing up and going home at 5pm if you need more tests.

Good luck

Hi LilL,

Welcome to our forum. I agree with Magpiemaggie. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer and a number of false alarms in the past 10 years, so am no stranger to these tests. I have had experience at both ends of the spectrum. I have had occasion to move from one department to another for tests and, in a busy clinic, this can easily take 3-4 hours. I have also occasionally been lucky enough to hit a quieter time of day (and these are very rare occasions) and had a consultation  with my surgeon, a mammogram, an ultrasound and a biopsy and gone back to see my consultant, all within the hour.

I suspect that the time scale will vary from one clinic to the next depending upon what their protocols are. If you need any further tests, such as CT scan, MRI or PET scan, these are usually carried out at another time. My hospital does not run a 'One stop shop' for tests, so I've usualy had to wait 1-2 weeks for results.

Please let us know how you get on next week. We are always here for you whenever you want to talk.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thanks ladies, appreciate the very quick replies. Hopefully I will be in and out then - great way to spend NYE!!! ;)

Love the support available here - I'm in that fun stage of convincing husband everything is fine then spending way too much time on the internet googling every twinge and itch - hopefully the next couple of days will be a welcome distraction.  

 L x

Hi LilL,

Try to avoid consulting Dr Google at the moment. You don't really know what is wrong with you yet, if anything. Poring over the Internet will persuade you that you are on your last legs, which won't be the case, but it just makes things even scarier.

Can your husband attend your appointment with you next week? It is more helpful for both of you if he can attend your appointments too. If not, do you have another family member or friend that you can take.

I hope that you manage to enjoy Christmas, despite having this hanging over your head.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi,

When I found lump and was referred to hospital, I had ultrascan and biopsy straightaway. It didn't take long  and then waited for next appointment to come through for results a few days later. 
best wishes,

Silver 

Oh don't I know it. You google any kind of medical symptom and it may as well just come up with "cancer" in big flashing letters!!! 

I was going to drag him along to any results rather than next week as I wasn't expecting to hear anything definitive then? Haven't yet told family - my sister is just coming out the other side of 3 years of treatment so didn't want to worry anyone unnecessarily. Took me 3 days to convince myself I should tell the hubby! 

Hope you all have a good Christmas too. 

L x

I'm in a similar boat to you..first appt on NYE after seeing doctor last Monday.

Been madly overthinking  things but as yet haven't  mentioned it to any friends or family. Just keeping it to myself till after the appt. 

This forum has been a blessing!

Fingers crossed for us both xx

Hi LilL,

It is particularly important to have someone with you when you are getting the results of any tests, but you will find it helpful to have someone with you at all of your consultations, even if only to help you to remember what was said.

Most people leave telling family and friends until they get their results and have a definite diagnosis. It helps to be totally open and honest with your hubby, so that the two of you can get through this together.

I hope that you have a good Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Skhan,

I am so sorry to hear that you are in this predicament too. We all tend to overthink this at this stage and we find that our emotions are all over the place. Fortunately, this will improve once you  get a definite diagnosis.

Most people don't tell family or friends until they know what they are dealing with. You might find it helpful to discuss what you are going through with a close family member or friend who can support you as you get tested. It is helpful to bring someone with you to your appointments, particularly when you are going to get the results of any tests. I agree that NYE is not the best time to have investigation for cancer, but is there ever a good time?

This forum is great for discussing absolutely anything. We have all been through 'the wringer' and know exactly what you are going through.

Don't forget to let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx