Frustrating. Appointment with oncologist delayed

Hi Stefan

Yes stay calm. It’s a real nuisance but sometimes these biopsies take 2 weeks then the MDT has to discuss them. The teams don’t meet every day either so that adds to the problem. 
It doesn’t help but try not to panic. Don’t read anything into it. 

Thanks Dani

I was ready to get on with things, but you’re right. You never know, they may have better news which might change my treatment plan.

Like Dani said, keep calm Stef.

It's more important that you get the right treatment rather than quick treatment, I was told that on several occasions when things seemed to be dragging.

Hi Stefan

like everyone has said the waiting is the worst part but it’s important to get it right. They have to discuss it st s multi disciplinary meeting bringing everyone together to discuss your treatment. In my case it took 10 days so don’t get stressed easier said then done xx  keep in touch sending   Hugs xx

Hi

Like others have said my experience says a 10 day turnaround is good in most hospitals.  Then the MDT had to discuss options and finally you get to discuss them.

It is not easy waiting, but it is important to get the right decision.  In my case by biopsies were so confusing that at one stage they went back and reviewed the whole sequence and did further examinations to ensure I got the most appropriate treatment - in my case not to proceed from surgery to radiotherapy at this time, that may come later.

Good luck.

Thanks, that’s good to hear. They meet every Tuesday so I guess I’ll hear next week. I want them to be thorough, I just don’t want to hear there’s negative findings, when I’m just getting my head around what they’ve diagnosed already.

I’ll know soon enough and who knows, they might downgrade it! 

Hi Stef61

This happened to us too. Very worrying and frustrating.

My hubby Ken was all set to start his chemo and radiotherapy the following day when we got a phone call to say it would be delayed a week. Reason being, the oncologist wanted the radiographers to be a bit more daring and get closer with more zapping power to the parotid gland.

We were upset but sure enough he started the following week and got the right treatment. 

It also happened to me with my breast cancer. The team suspected there was more lurking around and sent me for an MRI. These results took 3 weeks as there was allegedly only 1 person in the trust who could read and evaluate the scans. I ended up calling for my results from a sun lounger in Corfu! And it turns out there was more cancer meaning a mastectomy was the only option.

So I guess I’m saying, it’s difficult and frustrating but it’s better to have delays now in order to get the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Good luck!

Thank you Sharon

You’re completely right and I want them to be 100% certain with what they’re dealing with. I know they have my best interests at heart and have to hope that they do not find anymore.

I shall be able to let you know soon enough.

thanks x