Hi, the consultant told me it is Cancer and are awaiting biopsy results to ascertain stage and type etc. I received this diagnosis on Tuesday 16th. Is it normal that 2 days later I receive an appointment date and time to discuss the results.
Is it normal that an appointment has been made by already even though the pathology lab probably haven’t processed the biopsies yet.
Just curious if it might be a case of an incorrect diagnosis? Potentially wishful thinking 
Thanks x
Hello lookingtothestars
Thank you for your post.
It’s understandable to have concerns about the different processes that happen in a breast clinic between the staff that work there and their communication with the patients.
The fact that the doctor you saw, told you it was breast cancer would suggest that they are fairly certain. However, a biopsy is always needed to confirm this, and treatment will not go ahead until the results have been confirmed and discussed.
Being given an appointment date before this is confirmed must feel a little premature, so your ‘wishful thinking’ is understandable. However, having an appointment booked ahead of the results being available does make sure there are no delays if treatment is to be discussed and planned.
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