So, I was meant to be getting my biopsy results tomorrow, had received the letter and a text confirming my appointment and then today I receive a call saying that my results aren’t back yet and it’ll be next week now. Obviously my mind has gone into overdrive. I asked the woman who called if I should read anything into the delay and she said no - then added that to be honest if it was anything sinister they’d have probably had me back as soon as. Really wish she hadn’t said that as I’ve psyched myself up to expect the worst and now I fear this tiny bit of hope is going to be dashed against the rocks of the actual biopsy results.
I know she was only trying to put my mind at rest but surely staff at a breast clinic should be briefed not to give anything away either way, nor offer false hope?? I’ve done sufficient research over the past week to know that what was shown on the mammogram was pretty suspicious so I’m wondering if the delay is because they’re coming up with a treatment plan so that they can give me the results and a way forward in the same follow up meeting.
I have to say I seem to have good service from the NHS so far but can’t help thinking that their communication skills, or lack of, let them down a bit…
Hi Cherry,
It’s probably because people are on leave. August can be a problem for this generally, so dont read anything into it.
What usually happens is, if diagnosed, your case is discussed at the MDT meeting after you’ve been informed.
It sounds like the August slow down.
But, so sorry you are on the receiving end of this, it certainly doesn’t help the anxiety at all.
hugs
ann x
So now it’s getting ridiculous. My biopsy results appointment has still not been rescheduled so it looks unlikely that it’ll be this week now. If it doesn’t happen till next week that will be a three week wait. Dare I start to breathe a little easier?? Or could it be that mine is a complex case??
Hi Cherry,
It’s quite usual to get appointments at short notice as vacant slots need to be filled, but thank goodness you now have the appointment.
wishing you the best for tomorrow.
ann x
Hi Cherry,
Well, at least you’re further down the road, but crikey, having to go through this in August hasn’t helped.
I was also quite phlegmatic about it all. I did not go through the anxiety of finding a ‘lump,’ was convinced it would be nothing on the recall, then held this belief until going back for the biopsy results, then okaaay…!
It can come in in you though, so dont be surprised if you have some meltdown moments, the emotions do have to catch up a bit & that’s quite normal, we’ve all been there at some point.
Being informed is great, but its also good to step away from things a bit, when you feel the need to, we all need a break from it all at times.
Anyway, do come & chat whenever you need to, I’m sure you know your way around the forum now.
hugs
ann x
Just to add, you have not let your body down, it happens. Apparently, 1 in 2 of is get a cancer diagnose at some point in our lives, it’s just one of those things.
ann x
hahaha, I didn’t look at the pack either for a while, in fact, I didn’t look at anything much at all as I had a google aversion, so I went with what the team told me.
We all react differently, but I didn’t venture onto google until after surgery & the final results & then ended up here!
When I did look at the pack & found this site, I found it all so much more reassuring.
ann x
