MRI tommorow

Hi. Usually around two weeks but results are often available to the referring doctor in three working days. The result has to be discussed by your oncologist with the MDT So it depends when they meet...usually once a week. Urgent to non urgent, I think that's a good timeline to expect. If it comes in quicker or later I wouldn't read anything into it.

Good luck

PS. looking at your diagnostic diary (thanks for putting it in your profile..it's so helpful) they will have the results when you go in for your biopsy. It's entirely possible that all the scan and biopsy results will be discussed together and you might not get anything yourself till the last week of August. You could ask but maybe the team might be reluctant to discuss an incomplete picture.

I had my MRI results before biopsy but that's because nobody was sure that what I was describing was cancer ( nobody but me) so my biopsy was arranged later. The way you are being investigated will give you a quicker result as an MRI will indicate that there is something there and its extent but not what it is.

I hope this makes sense?

Good luck

Thankyou that is very helpful

Ive edited it since you read it likely...sorry

Thankyou Dani 

That makes sense so the MDT will discuss it altogether and come up with a plan for what ever it is.

I know its the same for everyone but the waiting is the hardest . I can deal with things so much easier whatever the news is by knowing where I stand. Realistically I know its not a long time but it feels like forever .

Hubby thinks I'm negative because I'm convinced it's cancer , I don't consider myself negative , I don't intend to lay down and give in to what ever it is. I suppose I consider myself a realist, and you know something isn't right  with you body and it isn't getting any better it will be a relief to know what it is. I hope that makes sense 

Sarah

Sarah, my husband was the same. He is the eternal optimist and quite frankly drove me crazy while I was waiting. I just wanted to get on with it. In fact when I had my appointment my maxfac surgeon said to me that he was sorry but my diagnosis had been correct and the first thing I did was turn to my husband and say...I told you so!!

The waiting is hard. That's why we advise staying off Google unless you know exactly what you are looking for, when it's jolly useful. You can drive yourself insane. It's just a case of trying to keep busy, hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.

If it is cancer remember many many folk have gone before you and been cured. I have 

Take care and keep us in the loop. Don't hesitate to come back for a moan while you wait or even tell us about something wonderful you have done

Hi Sarah the waiting and not knowing is the worst bit. Just try and keep busy as we’ve all said keep off Dr Google you’re only second guessing . We watched drivel on tv all series of Game of Thrones was our viewing. Hadn’t got a clue what I had watched so we re watched it when treatment was all over ! Let us know how you get on. As Dani says rant on here when you need to. 
Hazel x

Hi Had a massive row with hubby tonight he thinks I'm being negative , I tried to explain how much pain I was in and how nervous I was of the biopsy, not of the op it self but how It will be after , he hadn't even looked at how it would be for me ,he is  in complete denial which makes me feel very alone . I'm lucky my mum is very supportive . I'm the main carer for my youngest adult son who is on the autistic spectrum and he has schemes for the next 3 weeks that I'm trying to fit my appointments around . Hubby doesn't drive and shys away from any appointments to do with our son , sorry that makes him sound un caring he is not and tries his best but think he is probably on the spectrum too and doesn't cope with sudden changes needs lots of advance warning , but right now apart from my mum I'm feeling quite alone . I will manage, before my hubby came along I was a single mum of 2 children so know I can cope with what ever life throws at me but just wish I wasn't alone with my worries

Sarah, if this does turn into cancer you aren't alone. There is a tremendous support network available but you have to look for it. Macmillan of course have a helpline and there is a cancer charity called The Swallows. It's run by Chris Curtis a Head and Neck cancer survivor and his wife Sharon. They man a 24 hour phone line themselves and there is a particularly strong emphasis towards carers who are largely ignored in this process. The Swallows

There are also Maggie's centres. There may be one near you

With a bit of luck you can get the support you need

Oh and don't forget your family here

Hi Sarah so sorry you’ve had to have a row.it’s stressful the not knowing. Glad your mums there for you. If it’s cancer I’m sure he will step up ti the mark. One thing you might need to think about is asking for help you don’t have to do this alone.
Hazel.
P s Dani has given sound advise.  

Thankyou so Much dani I will look into.this thankyou also to.hazel