Waiting for biopsy results

Hello Halofan,

you have just described my day. I am waiting for results following thyroid surgery. Not had a cancer diagnosis but was suspicious on biopsy. I’m a month plus 2 days post surgery ( not counting) and no results through. 
I have been told that they should be through by my 6 week appointment. Not sure if it would be better to know before or after Christmas. I try to distract myself with work but I work in healthcare! 
Thank you for sharing, I don’t feel so paranoid now! Maria x

 Halofan . Hi Angela. All sounds very familiar. The waiting is always a stressful time. I used to sit and sigh every morning as the postman walked past the house. Then when the letter does arrive your heart skips a beat. Nowadays appointments can come by phone or email. I hope you don't have much longer to wait and good luck with results. Best wishes.

Hi 60sBabe, 

love your username btw. I have found this forum a really safe space to express myself on this cancer journey i am on. I haven't been judged or lectured, just given solid advice and care. Its helped me stay calm at times when i thought i would explode. Lovely people. I really hope you get good news soon, and you can enjoy your xmas , and recover well.

much love to you Angela x

Thanks Rily,

I do put on a brave face for my family, inside i feel like jelly at times. I havent yet told my son. I plan on telling him after xmas. Hopefully it will be great news. I will keep you posted

much love Angela xx

Good evening from France Halofan,

Family life is made of good times and  not-so-good times. You should share the wait for the results.
When we were waiting for the results, there were 4 of us: my husband, our two daughters and me. Just we hadn't said anything to our son, who was preparing for an important exam. So we supported each other and it was a great opportunity to show each other how much we love each other (even though we always knew...).

For sure your son will be grateful to you for sharing your concern with him

Best wishes

Catherine

Hi Catherine, 

I do agree that sharing is the right thing to do. I will tell him and the rest of my siblings. I just need to time it well. We have had too many bereavements in my family this year, its been very very difficult.
I will know when the time is right, for us all. Please god next year will be better.

much love to you Angela xx

Sharing your sadness. preparing for the third close funeral in 13 months...Even losing 88 year olds is hard, especially as my sister, now widowed, is falling to bits but mostly in semi denial. Her church are good but can't help more if she won't let them in, physically or emotionally. I'm not close enough emotionally or geographically to be much help.

As you say please God next year will be better, 

Denby

Hi Denby,

As a family We have had 3 close bereavements , my poor son who is only 23 has had 5 in total since January last, his close friend lost his mother to cancer , and another friend just recently lost his sister. Its unbearable at times to watch my child go through such sadness.

Thankyou for sharing with me, I am sorry for your losses and sending you my prayers and a hug.

much love to you Denby , Angela xx

Hello Halofan, 

Awaiting results is always so stressful I find, especially when others also ask everyday if you have heard anything yet! I am very fortunate to have a brilliant CNS who has been so supportive when I have been waiting for results, I do try and hold off as long as possible, but then email her to see if they are in yet, she always responds by the next day updating me, and also after checking with consultant she has even phoned on a couple of occasions to tell me results.

I have my next cytoscopy on 2nd Jan and CT scan next March so the waiting begins again. Wishing you well.

x

Hi Formula, your CNS sounds like a keeper. I hadnt thought if emailing mine, she is also brill like yours. I may do that later.

very best of luck with your cystoscopy and scan 

Have a lovely xmas , much love Angela x