Biopsy results

FormerMember over 5 years ago

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I had a colonoscopy earlier this week, after spending a good number of months back and forth from the GP with various symptoms.

They found a 3.5cm polyp which will have to be removed. The consultant seemed pretty sure it isn’t cancerous, but I suppose until they take it out and test nothing is sure.

He took some biopsies and when I called today to ask how long I might have to wait for the results I was told 6-8 weeks (after which another appointment will be scheduled). It feels like a really long time, is it normal to wait that long?

FormerMember over 5 years ago

Hi I had four biopsies and I was told a 4 to 6 week wait for results. They are classed as non urgent I think if they are not worried about them. I assume that different health trusts vary slightly according to workload and backlogs. Yes the waiting bit is awful

Nicky

Shellyann over 5 years ago

Hi Scottstreet

I had 4 biopsies taken during a colonoscopy yesterday, 3 were polyps and one from ulcers they found.

can I ask how long you had to wait?

i was told I should have them in 1-2 weeks.

FormerMember over 5 years ago in reply to Shellyann

In the end my results came through in about 3 weeks.

wishing you the best for your results!