Hello everyone - just wondering what people’s experiences of waiting for sentinel lymph node biopsy times has been? I had left breast mastectomy 2 weeks past on Monday, was due to see consultant last Thurs but results not in, rebooked for today - just had a call to say results still not in and now rebooked for next Thurs - is 3-4 weeks normal wait time? Just really frustrated & upset as anxiety through the roof past week waiting and now facing another week
Most of my results are about 3 weeks but then depends of which day of the week you team having the weekly meeting to discuss it first. One time I waited 6 weeks and the was torture so hoping you are waiting much longer!
Thanks, trying not to worry about it and put it out my mind now til next week - 6 weeks must have been awful!
Thanks everyone, it’s not good to hear you all had to wait but helpful to know my wait is not unusual xx I’ve stopped crying now & picking myself up to focus on ongoing recovery from my mastectomy & get biopsy redults - hopefully- next week thank u, such a supportive forum xxx
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007