Waiting is driving me crazy

I had my biopsies last week and my CT scan yesterday and I am on tenterhooks waiting to hear if I have cancer.  I dont know when I am likely to hear but I'm really hoping it will be today. But it might not be until next Friday.  

How long is the usual wait?  Can they tell you ov er the phone or do they have to write to you?  I know they are discussing my treatment plan (if any) at a meeting next Thursday but if they already have the results will they let me know sooner?

I am on pins waiting.  Would it be ok to call them?  Ijust dont know what to do.

 

 

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  • Hello AngelaOR, 

    I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you while waiting for these important biopsy and CT scan results. I hope that you have heard something back by now?

    I am not sure myself whether they will tell you over the phone or they will write to you but perhaps other members of the forum who have been in a similar position recently will be able to tell you more about this.  If you are really worried, you could try and call them - there would certainly be no harm in getting in touch with them and asking for an update if they have one. I know it's really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. There are some helpful tips on this page to help you cope while waiting for important news.

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello AngelaOR, 

    I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you while waiting for these important biopsy and CT scan results. I hope that you have heard something back by now?

    I am not sure myself whether they will tell you over the phone or they will write to you but perhaps other members of the forum who have been in a similar position recently will be able to tell you more about this.  If you are really worried, you could try and call them - there would certainly be no harm in getting in touch with them and asking for an update if they have one. I know it's really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. There are some helpful tips on this page to help you cope while waiting for important news.

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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