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Results by phone

April2020
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Hi,

I had a womb biopsy, as well as an ultrasound and blood test for markers.

I was told I'd get the results in 2 weeks - that fell last Monday.

As I'm sure you'll all understand, I've been rather obsessed with watching for the post, but nothing came.

I rang up and the very friendly admin lady told me that the test results were back, but she couldn't give me them over the phone, as I might have questions. She said the consultant would look at them, dictate a letter and then it would be typed up and then posted - probably another week.

I asked about the blood test and she said that was fine i.e. giving me the result over the phone.

Does anyone know if it is possible to get the other result over the phone? I really don't want to wait for a letter, especially if it only gives me an appointment that I will have to wait even longer for.

I'm not bothered about being given it gently or having the opportunity to ask questions - I presume if the result is bad, I'd have to go in for other treatment anyway, so I can ask anything then. But if all is clear, it would be good to know and be able to get on with my life. So much during covid has been by phone, it seems reasonable to be able to get a result this way.

 

Has anyone been able to get this?

 

Thanks in advance :)

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    I have womb cancer, I got my results over the telephone from the lady who did my hysteroscopy and biopsy, she called me and told me there findings. They also sent a later  out after the phone call to explain more about womb cancer grade or stage 2 (I can never remember whether stage or gradethey called it). Now I am waiting to go for ct scan on Monday. I hope everything goes well for you, why not phone your cancer nurse and see if she has any idea how long it maye for results xxx

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    I have womb cancer, I got my results over the telephone from the lady who did my hysteroscopy and biopsy, she called me and told me there findings. They also sent a later  out after the phone call to explain more about womb cancer grade or stage 2 (I can never remember whether stage or gradethey called it). Now I am waiting to go for ct scan on Monday. I hope everything goes well for you, why not phone your cancer nurse and see if she has any idea how long it maye for results xxx

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    Thanks Pabala - I've just tried to ring, but no answer at the minute, but it's good to know they can do that. All the best for your CT scan on Monday/x

  • Offline in reply to Pabala

    Hi Pabala, Just wanted to follow up and say thank you for suggesting that I ask to speak to a nurse. It made a big difference once I specifically asked for a clinician to phone me. It took a few goes to get someone to ring me back, but when they did it was good news, so thank you very much for answering my post and giving me an option for getting my results. I hope your CT scan went okay today and the news will be good/x

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