Hi,
Had WLE and SLNB on 7th April and now just waiting for biopsy results.
Had various estimates given to me at different points in time, I think the shortest was 3 weeks (which has now elapsed) and longest was 6 weeks. I also think that I was told I'd be called as soon as the results were available.
All I've heard so far is that I have a follow up appointment with the Plastic Surgery team (was 18 May but has been cancelled and rearranged for 27 May). I'm assuming this is a follow up from the surgery and not to give results.
Just wondered what the experience was for anyone else that was in the same situation?
How long did you wait and how were you informed of the SLNB result? I've had it done on the NHS in Lancashire.
Cheers
Hi andyh1981 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
When I had my WLE and SLNB (5 years ago) I was given the results about 2 weeks later face-to-face by the surgeon who'd performed them. However, it depends how busy the pathology laboratories are as to how quickly your results will be back.
Let us know how you get on
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Waiting for results is horrible and I can understand that you'd want them as soon as possible andyh1981. Just bear in mind that non-medical staff, ie the secretary or admin person that you speak to on the phone, won't be allowed to tell you the results. However, they might be able to arrange a telephone appointment with the surgeon.
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