Process of receiving biopsy results

So sorry you are going through this uncertainty. I was told at my first appointment with breast care nurse that it was highly likely I had cancer. I was told to try and not worry but do something to occupy myself until I see the surgeon two weeks later. I had biopsies taken at my first appointment and the results were back when I saw the surgeon. I was fully expecting to be told they were positive for cancer so I wasn’t particularly surprised when that was confirmed. It’s all very well being told to not worry but very hard to do! My surgeon told me that the cancer team meet a Monday to discuss all the patients under their care and to decide on the best course of action in each case. Maybe that is what your nurse was meaning when she said the results need to go to MDT to review? I hope you get your results soon and your anxiety lessens. It’s such an awful situation to be in.

Hello jenny. I went through exactly the same as you in April this year I also suffer with high levels of anxiety. I also had xray and biopsy after my mammogram then had to wait 2 weeks for results the doctors had a meeting on the Friday and I had appointment on the Tuesday. Got to my appointment on the Tuesday and the consultant and breast nurse told me and hubby to take a seat in a private room. The results are back she said and I'm afraid to tell u , you have cancer of the breast and lymph nodes. I broke my heart told them that I couldn't deal with the diagnosis.  Fast forward to now I am due my second session of Chemotherapy tomorrow can't say I sailed through the 1st dose but everyone been excellent support including girls on the Chemotherapy ward. Jenny I promise you that if you are positive it will take a week or so to process it but your will accept it so much better after the processing time. I'm always here for you of you need a chat. Xxx

I'm her2 positive so the best treatment for me is chemotherapy then operation and then radiotherapy plus 5 years of medication xx

Im so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Glad you have been so positive about it after getting your treatment. Yes the wait is awful, I feel I will be able to deal with it better after I know either way. Good luck with your treatment thanks so much for getting back to me  

Thanks so much for replying, it gives me a bit more insight. So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I just hope and pray for the best outcome . 

No probs Jenny. Please let me know how your results go. Chin up xxx

Hi Jennyk, sorry that you are having to wait to get your results. The MDT is the multidisciplinary team which is made up of health care professionals. They will discuss your results found from your biopsy and work out your plan and what treatment you will need. 
When I had my results I was given part from the nurse and consultant where I had my biopsy, mammogram and ultrasound. This was the basics explaining what cancer I had and what possible treatments I would have. It then went to the MDT to discuss further in depth as they would have been given a lot more info. I was then given the full results and care plan by my surgeon. 

The waiting for results is the hardest part as you don’t know if it’s going to be good or no so good news. I think most people have a high level of anxiety so you are not alone. It’s always easier said than done but try to keep yourself occupied. If you click on my name you can read my journey. Remember cancer is very treatable now. Treatment has come on in leaps and bounds and it’s not one treatment fits all its now based on each individual and their specific needs. You could visit the pharmacy and ask them for some natural calming help. I have used Bach remedies and found them very helpful. 
 
We are all here to help and support as we know exactly how you feel. We are all at different stages of treatment and are happy to offer advice on how we coped or got on with treatments. 
Wishing you all the best for your consultation on Tuesday.
Hugs from cuffcake x x x x x

I will do, thank you so much

Hi cuffcake, 

Thanks so much for replying sorry to hear about your diagnosis. So grateful for the support available on this forum and advice, it has helped immensely .

Thank you all the best of luck on your journey. 

Hi JennyK

The waiting is horrible, and it sounds as if you’re struggling with it. Unfortunately there’s no way of speeding it up. Until they’ve been looked at by the MDT there isn’t an outcome to give you, the team look at things in detail and anything you were told before that happens could prove to be wrong so even though people know what information is going into that meeting they don’t know what information is coming out. 

In a way I’m lucky, I had a very good idea what was coming at my results clinic as I’d asked the consultant who did the scan and biopsy what she thought, and she told me. It gave me time to get my head round the probability that it was cancer. 

I’m hoping that isn’t what you will be told, but even if it is, breast cancer is very well understood and there’s a range of very effective treatments. It’s not a journey anyone wants to be on, but there’s a lot of help;  consultants (my surgeon was lovely, talked everything through and involved me in decisions) breast care nurses,  forums like this, MacMillan centres, the list goes on.

Have you been to your GP? The letter from the nurse might have been transferred electronically, but even if it isn’t at the surgery yet they will understand and it might be that they can offer you something to take the edge off your anxiety.

good luck, and hugs.