Oral biopsy - results wait time?

Hi all,

I've got no idea if this varies significantly by area so don't know if it's a pointless question. I had biopsies from my tongue and inside cheek last Monday, I don't know why but I expected them to say results would take 1-2 weeks, but they said its normally 2-3 and right now it's actually 4-6 weeks. Does anyone know if it is actually taking this long?! They didn't book the follow up appointment there and then so I'm expecting to receive it in the post, hoped to have had it through by now. I don't know how I'll manage if it does actually take that long. As much as I try with distraction and keeping busy, it's just not working, my mind is constantly on it.

 

If anyone has any recent experience of results coming quicker than they say then it'll just give me a little bit of hope that the torture may end sooner! Pretty pointless post to be honest, guess I'm just struggling.

 

Thanks! 

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  • Hi MrsA123 and welcome to the community.

    The pandemic has generally made the wait for results longer but it can also differ depending on what part of the country you're in.

    Hopefully some of our members will share their experiences with you soon but fingers crossed it won't be too long until you get the results.

    In the meantime, I hope the tips on this website will help you whilst you wait.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi MrsA123 and welcome to the community.

    The pandemic has generally made the wait for results longer but it can also differ depending on what part of the country you're in.

    Hopefully some of our members will share their experiences with you soon but fingers crossed it won't be too long until you get the results.

    In the meantime, I hope the tips on this website will help you whilst you wait.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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