Can anyone tell me how long they waited for full histology after tumour was removed?
Hello Sierra101
My name is Steph, I am part of the team who look after the Online Community here at Macmillan.
I was sorry to read that your husband was diagnosed with a sarcoma and for everything that you’re both feeling and coping with. I hope that you will find it helpful to be part of the Community and to be able to connect with people who have some understanding of what you're going through.
I wanted to make sure that you have the right support around you and that you know who to contact when you have questions about further tests, results and treatment plans.
It’s positive that you’ve already reached out for some support in the forums and please do keep talking as we know it can help to talk to people who have felt like you have. Waiting times can depend on where you live and the diagnosis so far.
The NHS aims to diagnose and treat cancer within a set period of time. Depending on where you are in the UK, there may be guidelines about how quickly you meet a specialist or have tests.
We have more about this in our information about cancer waiting times. Macmillan suggest that if you’re waiting longer than promised , you could
As you're supporting your husband, you might also find it helpful to join our Carers only forum. It's a safe space for you to find some support for yourself. Macmillan also has lots of information here to help support you when your loved one has cancer.
We have a Macmillan Support Line if you want to talk things through with someone who is there to listen. I'd really encourage you to get in touch to talk things through and investigate all the support available to you. Our Support Line teams are available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00, email or live webchat.
If you would like some further support with using the Online Community, please do get in touch with myself and the team by email at community@macmillan.org.uk
