8 week wait since biopsy!

Hi, you poor soul, I feel so sorry that you are being put through this. I may not have the right answer for you, but if this had happened to me, I would be waiting at my GP surgery first thing tomorrow and refuse to leave until he had sorted this out. And believe me, a GP COULD find out what is happening. If I had to say I was feeling suicidal, I would absolutely say that, because I’m sure that in your position, I would definitely be having very dark thoughts. I don’t even think it is right that you were given your biopsy results by letter. This should have been delivered in person by your breast surgeon. Sometimes the mdt meeting can take a while, but as a guide, I was seen for 1st visit on 3rd Nov, had biopsy, and went back on 16th for results and details of the mdt planning meeting. At that meeting I was given a surgery date of 20th Dec. I know there are differences in various parts of the country but now is the time to fight. You deserve it

Hi AS1995 , I agree with Jennand , it’s not reasonable to keep you waiting so long with such inadequate information and no explanations. And even though your appointment is now within a week, I’d still be inclined to get on to your GP on Monday to try to get them to pursue it. What an agonising time for you. I really hope the seeming lack of urgency means that your lump turns out to be benign. You could phone the helpline here at least to discuss what you know with someone who may be able to interpret some of the very limited information that you have. 
Keep posting here and let us know how you are getting on. And can you take someone with you to your appointment as it can be difficult to take it all in? Love and hugs, HFxx 

hey HappyFeet1, 

thanks for your reply, my appt has been moved to Monday now but I have today received this appointment  I havent seen or spoken to anyone… so guessing I have cancer and will be told this on Monday? 

Hi AS1995 , I’m glad you now have an appointment on Monday, but this additional appointment arriving out of the blue is an extraordinary way of dealing with a potential cancer diagnosis. I hope you get a decent amount of information about your possible diagnosis on Monday, will be thinking of you. They really need to look at their organisation and communication as it’s really not been handled well at all, I do feel for you. However, things are now moving forward and that’s good in every way. Lots of love and a big virtual hug, HFxx

What an abysmal letter to send to someone who has not yet received a diagnosis. At some point in the future, I would be taking this up with hospital management ( or mismanagement! ). But for now, you need to keep a level head and perhaps do what Happyfeet suggests, phone the MacMillan helpline and speak to someone who may be able to help, if only to listen. Hope you get the answers you need on Monday. Let us know how you go on. 

Diagnosis confirmed! 
Triple negative stage 2, grade 3 Brest cancer.. only taken them 8 weeks! 
not really sure how I feel, I’m okay with it being cancer, well I thought I would be, but now it’s in black and white, I’m just numb, been doing the rounds but when will it sink in? Chemo starts in 4 weeks, for 9 weeks, and surgery in January. I’m 29, had to cancel my holiday in January for my 30th birthday.. it’s just Sh*t! When does it all sink in? 

Hi AS1995 , it’s definitely a big heap of sh**. I think with me it was more of a process of acceptance rather than a sinking in, if that makes any sense. It took a while. I think at first it’s just such a shock, however prepared you think you are. Then the adrenaline hits in and you cope with learning more about it and with the prospect of daunting treatments. It’s a bit like a bereavement, I think. And of course we’re all different in how we deal with such things. I found it helpful to deal with it all stage by stage, not thinking too far ahead, sometimes just dealing with stuff a day at a time. Lots of love and a big hug, HFxx