Hi
I’ve had a lumpectomy reduction and reconstruction. I’ve just heard that my results are not back so I have to wait longer for them which is agony 
. Also the results need to be discussed in a MDT meeting, does every pathology result clear or bad get discussed at the meeting? I’m so scared and worried
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I think all the results go through mdt meeting
Fingers crossed for yours
Xx
Thank you 
@gaw1
I know it may seem silly to wait for the weekly MDT meeting but it’s definitely worth it as a team of doctors, nurses, surgeons, pathologists and pharmacists attend these meetings. They will discuss each patient at length and decide between them which is the best course of action.
Hope this helps xxx
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Hi gaw1
Thanks for your post.
It’s understandable you feel scared and worried whilst waiting for your results. It’s not uncommon to have to wait longer for results than expected.
When your treatment team has all the information from your tests and pathology results from surgery they will discuss at a multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT) and prepare an update and treatment plan to discuss with you as soon as possible. As @chillout365 says it’s normal for all results to go through an MDT meeting.
Most people do feel anxious whist waiting and the waiting period can feel long. Speaking with your breast nurse may help to support you during this time and discuss timelines for your results appointment.
Talking to someone who has had a similar experience can often be helpful. Our Someone Like Me service can match you with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience to you. You can be in touch with your volunteer by phone or email and they can share their personal experiences to answer your questions, offer support or simply listen to how you are feeling. Once you know your results, the Someone Like Me team can match you to someone with a similar diagnosis to you.
You can ring the Someone Like Me team on 0800 138 6551 or email them at someone.likeme@breastcancernow.org, so they can then match you to your volunteer.
You mention you are recovering from a lumpectomy, reduction and reconstruction. You may find our information about recovery after surgery of help.
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