How long does it normally take for MRI results to come?

I had an MRI on the 29th of December. This was my first MRI and I was told by the doctor to phone the cancer clinic as soon as I had it done. Phoned and was told to that the doctor will contact me when the results come through, obviously I know Coronavirus is affecting how long it takes but I was told a couple of weeks.... just getting more and more worried, I normally get a letter through when they tell me They will contact me but so far only thing I've had back is from something not related to this, should I phone again or is this normal for waiting?

  • Hi Bukyla and welcome to the forum.

    As you know, the current pandemic is affecting the waiting time for tests and results but it can differ depending on what part of the country you're in.

    I'm not sure how long you've waited already but if it's gone past the time they told you, you could get back in touch to get an update on the situation if it will help put your mind at ease.

    Many of our members find themselves in similar situations at the moment so hopefully it won't be long until you hear about their experiences.

    In the meantime, we'll have our fingers crossed for good news when the results come through.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator