Waiting On Biopsy Results

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ambular
ambular Member Posts: 18
edited July 2017 in Waiting for Test Results

So, I had and ultrasound guided biopsy done on the Tuesday the 27th of June. The radiologist told me that he didn't think the lump was cancer and the results should be ready Thursday. I waited and called today to get the results and was told they weren't ready yet. Now I'm worried that they aren't ready because they needed to do additional testing or that something is wrong since it wasn't ready when expected. Is this a valid concern or am I just getting worked up for nothing?

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited July 2017

    It probably just means the path lab is busy or that people took off for a lonf weekend.

    You wouldn't have to keep explaining background if you asked your questions in your existing thread(s

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  • ambular
    ambular Member Posts: 18
    edited July 2017

    Thank you. I didn't know about whether or not I should start a new thread.

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  • Tpralph
    Tpralph Member Posts: 487
    edited July 2017

    You are getting worked up for nothing

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited July 2017

    Don't start new threads. Even when you get your diagnosis - don't start another thread.

    We're all willing to answer, but it's a chore to go back & read a bunch of previous threads that we've already answered, along with other people who took the time to answer.

    As Melissa says, labs are no doubt backed up because so many people took a 5 day weekend. You just had your tests on Tuesday. So it's only been 3 business days (Wed/Thurs/Fri). Many people have to wait two weeks. Yes, the wait is hard. Go to the movies, play tennis, dive into a good book. Distract yourself.

    You should be calling your doctor anyway on Monday. That's where the results will go. They can advocate for you.

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  • ambular
    ambular Member Posts: 18
    edited July 2017

    Thank you...once again, I didn't know about starting new threads, so I apologize.

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  • ambular
    ambular Member Posts: 18
    edited July 2017

    Thanks to everyone for their support while I waited and worried. It was a fibroadenoma. I feel better. Best wishes to all of you!

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  • MTwoman
    MTwoman Member Posts: 2,704
    edited July 2017

    Great news, ambular, thanks for the update!

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  • 7of9
    7of9 Member Posts: 833
    edited July 2017

    Ambular, I'm so happy for you! Avoid this mess if you can, we sure would have if we could!

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