posted by ShoobyBooby
25 July 2023
Are biopsy results ALWAYS in-person? Or does this mean bad news
Last reply:
26 July 2023 16:04
Are in-person callbacks/appointments ALWAYS bad news?
Have already been called back after first consult/mammaogram (details below) ... and now waiting for adenoma/biopsy results. Have now received another appointment with initial consultant. If it was nothing bad/clear, would they simply send a letter saying so? I don't think I can wait two weeks ... I rang the admin number and they said the results haven't been discussed at the multi-disciplinary meeting yet, so it's neither good nor bad.
Thanks everyone!
- Initial consultation/examination 1st mammogram: callback
- 2nd mammogram: generalised calcifications, ultrasounds: benign lymph node, and adenoma, chose to have excisional biopsy there and then rather than the "wait and see".
Hi ShoobyBobby,
I am sorry that you are having such a worrying time. The waiting for results is tough for everyone.
It is not unusual for biopsy results to be given in person. Each hospital has their own practice.
It is good to hear that they are discussing your results at the multi-disciplinary meeting. It means you are getting expert opinions form all the disciplines- Radiology, surgery, oncology, and pathology.
Wishing you the very best – if you would like to call and talk to one of our cancer-nurses our number is 1800 200 700 Monday 0 Friday 9am-5pm
Kind regards
Cancer Nurse