Biopsy

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Hi its my biopsy tommrow not today got it wrong 

I have been very nervous today it  was suggested i ask questions but can i ask those questions in am appt for a biopsy ? Not sure what to ask i guess is it s cyst he is biopsing why did the letter say assmetry i thought it was a cyst that dosnt look suspicious i am petrified as yes shudt google but cannot find anyone having a.cyst on the tongue ,im not very good at talking to professionals in person on here writing is good but in person 

  • We all get confused over dates sometimes.  At least you did not miss the date.  Talk to the surgeon or his registrar.  The will do much of the pre op paperwork and will be happy to explain things to you.  Throughout this has sounded like a "belt and braces" biopsy to confirm what the previous examinations have indicated - nothing to be worried about in terms of a cancer.  You should get the results in a couple of weeks, but often the surgeon will speak to you when you come round and give you a quick summary of whats happened.  You may still be drowsy at that stage so don't be afraid to ask for them to repeat or clarify anything they say.

    Good luck tomorrow.

    Peter
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  • Its awake with local in the clinic

  • Then that is nice and easy.  All my biopsies have been long, invasive and under GA.

    Peter
    See my profile for more details of my convoluted journey
  • He said cud have awake if he can't do it will have to do it asleep i hope he can do it ok dont fancy waiting again thanks for the reassurance

  • I hope your rigjt peter i do have earache but think thats linked to me eustachian tube dysfunction

  • Thank you  im begging to think i shud of maybe let them do the biopsy àsleep but will see  how i cope