Quick results = Bad News?

Options
Alea
Alea Member Posts: 28
edited November 2019 in Waiting for Test Results

I just did my mammography and ultrasound this morning. I asked when I can know, and they said: "End of this week. Or you can actually come pick up your results tomorrow." They also instructed me to take them to my doctor.


I'm confused, I know that bad news are always prioritized. If they're able to give me results next day does that mean something bad?


Back story: I found a lump 3 weeks ago, gyneco checked it and asked me to get a mammo and ultrasound.

· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • gb2115
    gb2115 Member Posts: 1,894
    edited November 2019

    I wouldn't read too much into this, honestly. When my mammogram and ultrasound looked bad, the radiologist came and talked to me on the spot to tell me I needed a biopsy. I would worry more if they withhold the information from you and require your doctor speak to you about it first. I guess it varies from center to center but that's been my experience.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Alea
    Alea Member Posts: 28
    edited November 2019

    Thank you for your reply and reassuring words, I hope so too. I am sorry about the results that you received :(


    On another note, cancer is scary as heck. I never thought I'd be so terrified until I went through the testing experience myself. My heart goes out to anyone who has to experience it.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AliceBastable
    AliceBastable Member Posts: 3,461
    edited November 2019

    Sounds to me like that's their normal procedure for everyone.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cfrank
    cfrank Member Posts: 16
    edited November 2019

    I had one breast removed one year ago..I just had what I thought was a routine mammo and ultrasound of my other breast. OMG next thing I know the radiologist is talking to me about having a biopsy on 2 suspicious things they see.. Could it be possible to have breast cancer twice in a year?? I too am a nervous wreck about it..Luckily I go Friday so I wont have to wait too long.. I hope we all get good news...

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Alea
    Alea Member Posts: 28
    edited November 2019

    I really really hope so. I'm so afraid

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Alea
    Alea Member Posts: 28
    edited November 2019

    I really hope you're okay <3 The waiting is terrible (know I know just how nerve-wrecking it can be). Please keep us posted

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MamaAvery
    MamaAvery Member Posts: 47
    edited November 2019

    my local clinic called me with benign results in under 24 hours. They try to do them all as quickly as possible to ease worrying/anxiety.

    best wishes to all of you awaiting results. I will be there next Friday after my lumpectomy. Fingers crossed my Fibroadenoma isn’t a phyllodes.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rbreny
    rbreny Member Posts: 15
    edited November 2019

    So very happy for you !

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Alea
    Alea Member Posts: 28
    edited November 2019

    MamaAvery I am so so happy for you!! <3

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Alea
    Alea Member Posts: 28
    edited November 2019

    Posting this here in case someone else goes through the same thing: Results in: They can't confirm 100% but likely benign! Will have to keep following up every 6 months though

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MamaAvery
    MamaAvery Member Posts: 47
    edited November 2019

    Alea- that’s good news! They have to be pretty convinced it’s benign to recommend the 6 month follow up vs a biopsy right away, from what I understand. I hope it stays stable for you.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Alea
    Alea Member Posts: 28
    edited November 2019

    Thank you sooo much!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Categories