Breast Biopsy result phone appointment

Hi all,

I just wondered if anyone else had something similar happen. I attended the breast clinic last Friday within the 2 week wait after going to my GP with a lump I'd found. The consultant was quite sure it felt like a Fibroadenoma and the ultrasound technician also thought so, but because it is fairly big they still wanted to take a biopsy. When I left the clinic I asked the ultrasound person how I'd be contacted cause we recently moved, and I was worried any letter might be sent to the wrong address. She said they say 7-10 days but is often earlier, they discuss results in their MDT meeting on Wednesday and I should only expect a letter. Unless something is unusual with the biopsy results or if I have to go back for more tests, then they might ring on Wednesday. So I said "ok so Wednesday is the day to look out for, if there was anything. So if I don't get a phone call on Wednesday, it's a good sign". And she went "yep. But I wouldn't worry too much about it, it's very unlikely."

However, now I've got a call saying they've booked me in for a telephone consultation on Wednesday after their MDT. I'm about 99% sure that this was just very unfortunate communication with regards to what happens after appointments that strongly suggest the lump is benign, but a tiny bit of me has been caught off guard after what they said.

Do you know if they just ring everybody that has attended that week and the ultrasound person was just wrong?

Thanks a lot for any advice, I realise I could also just wait until tomorrow, but you know what it's like sometimes...

  • Hi Toast, 

    My initial thoughts is that it must be bog standard - they won't know anything really until after MDT. So I think there's no reason to get worked up (but I would too, because I get it!) 

    My story is so similar, lump - looks like fibroadenoma both consultant and technician both said so but biopsy to be sure. 

    My MDT is today. Not sure when I'll hear. No appt set up so at least you've got that for tomorrow. 

    I hope everything is okay for you, keep me posted? 

    C x

  • Hi,

    Ive had a similar experience and was wondering what happened with yourself? I had my biopsy on the wednesday and they sent me a letter on the Thursday for a telephone call. I'm so worried.

  • Hi,

    I had a breast biopsy and before I left the assessment unit I was booked in for a telephone appointment for biopsy results 10 days later. I am assuming it is because they have limited capacity due to distancing etc. 

    Do you have someone you can talk your worries over with?

    Best wishes, Em

  • I was told by the lady that did the ultra sound that I'd need to come back for the results then the nurse advised it would be a telephone call. I have another week to wait.