Biopsy Appointment
Hi,
My husband attended his GP with lump in his groin on 7th June. GP said it was from a small black spot on his foot. He referred him to a skin cancer consultant who he saw on the 14th June. The consultant said he would need a biopsy and scans. He sent his report to Waterford University Hospital. The consultant is now on three weeks leave. We have been anxiously waiting for an appointment and today my husband, Tom, received an appointment for scan next Monday and biopsy on 17th July. I know that biopsy results can take more than a week to come back. For me, Tom is taking a less worried view, this period from noticing the lump to diagnosis is very long.
My question is: is the 7-8 weeks wait losing vital time if treatment is needed and if it is can we do anything about that.
Comments
Hi Anne, I had two skin biopsies a month ago and am still awaiting on the results. Consultant is now away on 2 weeks holidays. I phoned them before they closed and there were no results there. I was told when I had the biopsies that it would take 2 weeks to get the results. I am beginning to think now that they have been lost. A very stressful time waiting on results. You would be lucky to get the results in 1 week, judging by my experience. I am beginning to think that they have disappeared.
I hope that everything goes well for your husband.
I am posting this on behalf of my husband.