How long did your biopsy results take?

Options
hray1993
hray1993 Member Posts: 342
edited December 2019 in Waiting for Test Results

I'm so irritated right now. I had an ultrasound guided biopsy on a mass in my breast and on an enlarged lymph node done on Monday. I originally was told when my appointment was scheduled that results take 2 to 3 days. Then after my biopsy the doctor told me results would take 3 to 4 days. I called today to check on them and now a nurse is telling me it will be 5 to 7 Days. She said I may hear from them on Friday but it will probably be Monday. I really don't want to go another weekend not knowing. How long did your biopsy results take?

· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • San1975
    San1975 Member Posts: 36
    edited December 2019

    hray1993

    I know waiting is the absolute WORST! I got mine biopsy done on a Friday morning and I got the results back late Thursday afternoon. Hopefully you will hear something before the weekend...

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hray1993
    hray1993 Member Posts: 342
    edited December 2019

    that makes me feel better! Hopefully tomorrow or Friday I’ll hear. I got mine done at 8am on Monday and they didn’t have to send it off anywhere. They said they do all their pathology and biopsy reviews etc in the same building so fingers crossed! I have Christmas with my parents and siblings this weekend and would rather know what I’m dealing with even if it is worst case scenario

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Brilee76
    Brilee76 Member Posts: 227
    edited December 2019

    I got my results 2 business days after my biopsies each time.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MountainMia
    MountainMia Member Posts: 1,307
    edited December 2019

    My US biopsy results were about 2 days. My surgery results took longer. I hope you get good information soon and can have a happy weekend with your family.


    btw, I noticed you had 2 posts with the same subject line. It's often most helpful to post only once, so anyone who comments can see all of the comments and your response.

    Good luck.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hray1993
    hray1993 Member Posts: 342
    edited December 2019

    maybe they will call this evening then! I sure hope so! And I have two posts because I wasn’t sure which category to put it in. Thank you for your replies. I’m starting to get hopeful I’ll hear before the weekend

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited December 2019

    I got my results within 24 hours every time.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited December 2019

    Every facility is different. It depends on the staffing and how busy they are, and whether they require a second sign-off before the results are released - I think most do but that can cause a delay at smaller facilities where there is fewer staff. Waiting for results around a holiday period tends to take longer because people take vacation.

    I hope you get the results before the weekend, and hopefully the results are good!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hray1993
    hray1993 Member Posts: 342
    edited December 2019

    kBeee that is quick!!

    Beesie, I didn’t think about people taking vacations. This is a very big facility so maybe getting a second sign off won’t be too hard

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited December 2019

    hray - Good luck. BTW it works best if you pick one thread keep posting on one thread. It makes it easier to follow since we've already answered on other threads.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hray1993
    hray1993 Member Posts: 342
    edited December 2019

    so just have one thread and post all questions in comments on that thread? I haven’t quite figured out how this all works uet

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited December 2019

    That makes it easier for those responding to follow along.

    Once you start treatment there are concurrent chemo or surgery threads you can join for people going through the same things in real time.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • letsgogolf
    letsgogolf Member Posts: 263
    edited December 2019

    2 days for me. Biopsy on Tuesday, results on Thursday morning.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hray1993
    hray1993 Member Posts: 342
    edited December 2019

    oh okay that makes sense so for now just stick to one thread

    Seems like most people have gotten results in two days. Maybe they will come tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • hray1993
    hray1993 Member Posts: 342
    edited December 2019

    just got results about an hour ago. It’s cancer. Invasive ductal carcinoma. The lymph node was clear though.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • kikind
    kikind Member Posts: 42
    edited December 2019

    hray1993, I'm so sorry. I know how hard the waiting is. My biopsy results took 9 long days. The diagnosis just sucks but I was relieved to finally know.

    There are so many wonderful people here who support you.

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Categories