Hi I had my biopsy done 3 weeks ago (28th oct). I was impatient and Tuesday(21st nov) decided to call dermatology to chase up any results. They said they have my results but the consultant hasn’t done the letter. I was told at my initial appointment that I would be contacted by phone or letter with results assuming letter would mean it was benign. However, I had an odd document added on to my nhs app on 5th nov that said I had to follow up with my GP to access. So after hearing the results were back I contacted them. They in turn chased up dermatology as they couldn’t work out what the document was. Who then told them that they was waiting for the report to be conducted.
sorry for my ramble, the waiting was frustrating enough but now knowing they have them and it’s been 2 days and I haven’t received a letter or anything, the wait has become more unbearable.
just wondering if anyone knew how much longer it would be after this ‘report/letter’ was done. And when I will eventually find out. I feel uneasy contacting dermatology again, but I do wish to express to them I am more than happy to receive my results over the phone. Is this something I’m able to do?
Hi Arlo1992 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
Waiting for results can be extremely frustrating and even more so when you know that the results have been sent back to your consultant. As for how much longer you'll have to wait, well unfortunately that's impossible to say. It depends on whether the consultant has seen the results and dictated the letter to his secretary who then in turn has to type it and send it out. Also if the results need discussing in a MDT (Multi disciplinary team) meeting before a letter can be sent, that can delay things further as most MDTs are only held once a week.
As to whether you can have your results told to you over the phone, again that depends on the protocol of the hospital. However, there's no harm in ringing and asking if this would be possible.
I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you
Anne
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